Foreign travel advice

Congo

Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Congo.

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Congo’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in the Republic of Congo set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Republic of Congo Embassy in the UK.

Telephone: 0203 691 5979

Email: contactambacouki@gmail.com

Address: 83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H OHW

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No additional period of validity is needed.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You must have a visa to enter the Republic of Congo.

Applying for a visa

Apply for a visa before you travel. Contact the Republic of Congo Embassy in the UK for more information.

Vaccine requirements

To pass border control in the Republic of Congo, you must have certificates to prove you’ve had:

  • a yellow fever vaccination, due to a risk of yellow fever transmission
  • a polio vaccine, due to the risk of polio transmission

For more details about health entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Republic of Congo guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Republic of Congo. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.