Russian Federation to Congo (Rep.) visa requirements

Russian ordinary-passport holders need a visa for the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville). Only diplomatic and service passports are visa-exempt. Tourists can use the Congolese eVisa or apply at a Congolese embassy/consulate. A Russia (RU) ordinary passport holder traveling to the Republic of the Congo (CG, capital Brazzaville) for tourism is NOT visa-free. Congo's visa policy exempts only holders of Russian diplomatic and service passports; ordinary travelers must obtain a visa before travel. Congo is a Central African state and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so no 90/180 Schengen rule or ETIAS applies. The Republic of the Congo operates an electronic visa (eVisa) facility that lets eligible foreign nationals apply online for a short-stay tourist visa, with feedback typically within about 72 hours; the traditional route of applying at a Congolese diplomatic mission also remains available (Congo has an embassy in Moscow). Tourist visas are generally issued for stays of up to 30-90 days with validity around 3 months. Because fees apply on either channel and sources do not confirm any no-visa pathway for ordinary Russian passports, the conservative, accurate verdict is that a visa is required, best obtained as an eVisa for a short tourist visit. Travelers should also note Congo's yellow fever vaccination requirement (mandatory for entry). Figures below reflect current published guidance; always reconfirm the fee and processing time on the official portal or embassy at the time of application, as these can change.