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United Arab Emirates to Congo (Rep.) visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). Obtain a tourist visa in advance from a Congolese diplomatic mission or an authorised visa service before you travel. A United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder traveling to the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville, CG) for tourism is visa-required and should obtain a tourist visa before departure. The U.S. State Department states a visa must be obtained before traveling, and Brazzaville Airport guidance says visas are not issued on arrival except for narrowly defined cases. Current official consular examples show that duration, entries, fees, and processing are mission-dependent: the Republic of the Congo Embassy in the United States lists tourist visas for non-U.S. citizens as 90-day multiple-entry visas with a USD 200 fee and 7-10 business day processing, while the France visa portal lists 15-day and 91-day options with normal and express fees. No general tourist eVisa or border-issued tourist visa route for UAE ordinary passport holders was confirmed from current official sources, although some consulates use online submission/payment for consular applications. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Note: the Republic of the Congo is in Central Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18
Visa type
Tourist visa obtained in advance through a Congolese diplomatic mission or authorised service
Maximum stay
Mission-dependent; official examples include 15-91 days and 90-day tourist visas
per entry
Entries
Mission-dependent; official examples include multiple-entry tourist visas
from issue date
Visa fee
Mission-dependent; official examples include USD 200, EUR 55 for 15 days, and EUR 110 for 91 days
consular fee only
Processing time
Mission-dependent; official examples include 7-10 business days or 7 days normal / 3 days express
standard track
Validity
Issued visa controls the permitted stay and validity
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport and yellow fever requirements
Ensure your UAE passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry with at least one blank page, and obtain a WHO yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is mandatory for entry.
· Passport 6 months· Yellow fever card required
/02
Gather supporting documents
Prepare a round-trip flight reservation, confirmed hotel booking or an invitation letter (multiple copies), proof of sufficient funds, and passport photos.
· Flight + hotel· Invitation letter
/03
Apply through an embassy or accredited visa service
Submit your tourist visa application to a Republic of the Congo diplomatic mission or an authorised visa service. No general tourist eVisa or border-issued tourist visa route for UAE ordinary passport holders was confirmed from current official sources, though some consulates use online submission/payment for consular applications.
· Embassy or service· No general eVisa
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the mission-specific consular fee. Official examples include USD 200 at the Congo Embassy in the United States, and EUR 55 for 15 days or EUR 110 for 91 days through the Congo Embassy in France portal, with express fees higher.
· Mission-specific fee
/05
Collect the approved visa and travel
Receive the visa after the mission's processing period, such as 7-10 business days at the Congo Embassy in the United States or 7 days normal / 3 days express in France, then carry the visa, vaccination certificate, and supporting documents for inspection on arrival at Maya-Maya International Airport.
· Mission-specific timing· Carry docs on arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredUAE passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredWHO yellow fever vaccination certificate
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredCompleted Republic of the Congo visa application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredRecent passport-size photographs
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed round-trip flight reservation
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredHotel booking or invitation letter (multiple copies)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredMission-specific visa fee payment
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedPhotocopies of passport bio page and itinerary
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
recommended
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Republic of the Congo Embassy in the United States - Visa
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Congo Embassy in the United States tourist visa exampleUSD 200Listed for non-U.S. citizens; 90-day multiple-entry tourist visa
Congo Embassy in France 15-day visa exampleEUR 55Normal processing; express service costs more
Congo Embassy in France 91-day visa exampleEUR 110Normal processing; express service costs more
Yellow fever vaccinationAED 150-300At an authorised UAE clinic; mandatory for entry
Total estimateMission-specificMission-specificincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Congo Embassy in France example
7 days normal / 3 days express
Listed portal timing; fees are higher for express service.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa must be obtained before travel
The U.S. State Department states a visa for the Republic of the Congo must be obtained before traveling, and current airport guidance does not confirm a general border-issued tourist visa route.
High
/02
No general tourist eVisa confirmed
Some consulates use online submission/payment for consular visas, but current official sources did not confirm a broadly available tourist eVisa for UAE ordinary passport holders.
High
/03
Mission-specific visa details
Official consular examples differ on duration, entries, fees, and processing time, so travelers should follow the mission handling the application.
Medium
/04
Mandatory yellow fever vaccination
Entry requires a valid WHO yellow fever certificate, which must be arranged before travel.
High
/05
Confusion with DR Congo
The Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) is often mixed up with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), which has its own separate e-visa system.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Republic of the Congo visa details corrected
Replaced secondary and agency sources with official consular, airport, and government travel sources; corrected duration, entries, fees, and processing to mission-dependent official examples.
2026-05-30
United Arab Emirates to Congo route verified
Verified that UAE ordinary passport holders should obtain a Republic of the Congo tourist visa before travel; mandatory yellow fever requirement noted.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a UAE passport holder get a visa at the border in the Republic of the Congo?
Do not rely on it. Brazzaville Airport guidance and the U.S. State Department indicate visas should be obtained before travel, and current official sources did not confirm a general border-issued tourist visa route for UAE ordinary passport holders.
Is there an e-visa for the Republic of the Congo?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
How long can I stay on a tourist visa?+
How much does the visa cost from the UAE?+
Is the Republic of the Congo part of the Schengen area?+
/11 — Passport tools

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