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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit CG?

Yes. A Canadian ordinary passport holder needs a visa obtained in advance from the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Ottawa before travelling to Congo-Brazzaville. There is no e-visa and no visa on arrival, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville, CG) requires Canadian ordinary passport holders to obtain a tourist visa in advance through the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Canada (Ottawa). Unlike the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, evisa.gouv.cd), the Republic of Congo has not launched a working public e-visa or visa-on-arrival system for tourists, and the US State Department, the Brazzaville/Maya-Maya airport authority and the Congolese embassy in Canada all confirm a visa must be secured before arrival. Applications are by mail/in-person to the embassy with two photos, a passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page, a notarized invitation letter or hotel reservation, a return flight itinerary and a pre-paid return courier envelope. Embassy fees are CAD 120-170 for normal processing (1-3 months) with an express option, taking roughly 7-10 working days (2 days express). A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry, administered at least 10 days before arrival. Travellers should not confuse CG with the DRC e-visa portals that dominate online search results.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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.
Canada (PR)Living in Canada as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Tourist visa (embassy/consular sticker visa, obtained in advance)
Maximum stay
Typically up to the validity period granted (commonly 1-3 months)
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry (per embassy decision)
from issue date
Visa fee
CAD 120-170 (normal); CAD 220-270 (express)
consular fee only
Processing time
7-10 working days normal; ~2 working days express
standard track
Validity
1-2 months or 3 months from issue, per category selected
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need the Republic of Congo, not the DRC
CG is Congo-Brazzaville, handled by the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Ottawa. Ignore the .cd e-visa portals, which belong to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
· Identification
/02
Obtain a notarized invitation or hotel reservation
Prepare a typed, notarized letter of invitation from your Congolese host (with their name and address and the purpose of the trip) or a confirmed hotel reservation for your full stay.
· Supporting documents
/03
Assemble your application package
Gather a passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page, two 4x4 cm colour photos on a light background, your round-trip flight itinerary, and the completed visa application form.
· Documents
/04
Get vaccinated against yellow fever
Obtain a yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before entry and carry the WHO international vaccination certificate (carte jaune).
· Health
/05
Submit to the embassy with a pre-paid return envelope
Mail or deliver the package to the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Ottawa with the fee and a pre-paid trackable return courier envelope (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Purolator or Canada Post).
· Submission
/06
Wait for processing and collect your visa
Allow 7-10 working days for normal processing (about 2 working days for express) before your passport with the visa is returned.
· Processing
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with at least one blank page
required
Completed Republic of Congo visa application form
required
Two recent 4x4 cm colour photos, light/white background
required
Notarized letter of invitation OR confirmed hotel reservation for the full stay
required
Round-trip flight itinerary showing entry and exit dates
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (WHO carte jaune), dose 10+ days before arrival
required
Visa fee paid (CAD 120-270 depending on duration and speed)
required
Pre-paid trackable return courier envelope
required
Proof of sufficient funds / means of support
recommended
Extra copies of invitation/hotel booking to show at border and roadblocks
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa, 1-2 months (normal)CAD 120Standard embassy processing, 7-10 working days
Tourist visa, 3 months (normal)CAD 170Standard embassy processing, 7-10 working days
Tourist visa, 1-2 months (express)CAD 220Emergency processing, about 2 working days
Tourist visa, 3 months (express)CAD 270Emergency processing, about 2 working days
Return courier envelopeCAD 20-40Pre-paid trackable shipping for passport return (varies by courier)
Total estimateCAD 140 — CAD 310incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Normal embassy processing
7-10 working days
Standard mail-in application to the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Ottawa.
Express / emergency processing
About 2 working days
Higher fee for urgent travel; confirm availability with the embassy before relying on it.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No e-visa or visa-on-arrival for the Republic of Congo
The embassy and airport authority confirm visas must be obtained in advance; the e-visa news circulating online is for the neighbouring DRC, not CG.
High
/02
Confusion between Congo (CG) and DR Congo (CD)
Search results are dominated by DRC evisa.gouv.cd portals; applying there does not produce a valid visa for Congo-Brazzaville.
High
/03
Missing yellow fever certificate
Vaccination is mandatory for entry and must be done at least 10 days before arrival, or entry can be denied.
Medium
/04
Invitation/hotel documentation not notarized or incomplete
The embassy requires a notarized invitation letter or confirmed hotel reservation; incomplete paperwork delays approval.
Medium
/05
Underestimating processing and mailing time
Normal processing is 7-10 working days plus courier transit each way, so last-minute applications can miss travel dates.
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
2026-05-30 · major
Canada to Congo route verified
Confirmed via the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Canada, the US State Department country page and the Brazzaville airport authority that Canadian ordinary passport holders need an advance embassy tourist visa for the Republic of Congo (CG); no e-visa or visa on arrival exists, and yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can I get a visa on arrival in Brazzaville?—
No. The Republic of Congo does not issue visas on arrival to Canadian tourists. You must obtain your visa from the Congolese embassy before you travel, or you risk being denied boarding and entry.
Is there an online e-visa for the Republic of Congo?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
How long does the visa take and what does it cost?+
Do I need an invitation letter for a tourist visa?+
How long can I stay?+
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