India to Congo (Rep.) visa requirements

Yes, Indian ordinary passport holders need a visa before traveling to the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). India is not on the visa-exempt or visa-on-arrival lists, so you must apply at a Congolese embassy/consulate in advance. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. The Republic of the Congo (ISO code CG, also called Congo-Brazzaville, distinct from the Democratic Republic of the Congo / Kinshasa) requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa prior to arrival. Per the country's visa policy, only CEMAC nationals (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon) with biometric passports are visa-exempt, and visa-on-arrival is limited to a short list of mainly West African states. India appears on neither list, so all Indian ordinary passport holders must secure a visa in advance from a Congolese diplomatic mission. Congo announced an electronic visa initiative, but a reliable, openly accessible e-visa channel for Indian applicants is not confirmed by authoritative sources, so the conservative and correct route is the standard consular (embassy) tourist visa. The nearest Congolese missions serving Indian travelers are typically in the region or in third countries; applicants should confirm the competent jurisdiction. The tourist visa is generally single-entry, allows a short stay (commonly up to 30 days, extendable in-country), and is valid for roughly 3 months from issue. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is a strict entry requirement. There is no Schengen relationship; Congo is in Central Africa and uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF).