Congolese Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Congolese passport holders can visit 20 countries visa-free, plus 66 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Congolese passport is ranked #168 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Congolese passport is issued to citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country with a population of over 89 million people.

Holders of a Congolese passport have access to 20 countries without requiring a visa, 56 countries through an electronic visa, and 10 countries with a visa on arrival.

In 106 countries, a visa is required prior to entry. Despite these numbers, the Congolese passport ranks low in global passport rankings, coming in at 96th place in terms of travel freedom.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in Central Africa, is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa and is known for its vast natural resources and diverse wildlife.

Some destinations that require a visa for Congolese passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Congolese passport holders are Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.

Visa free countries

So, where can Congoleses travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Republic of the Congo citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Americas

🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)

Africa

🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇨🇲 Cameroon (90 days)
🇨🇫 Central African Republic (90 days)
🇹🇩 Chad (90 days)
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo (90 days)
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (3 months)
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea (90 days)
🇬🇦 Gabon (90 days)
🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇷🇼 Rwanda (30 days)
🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)

Asia

🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Congolese passport holders visit without a visa?

Congolese passport holders can visit 20 countries visa-free, plus 66 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Congolese passport holders?

Congolese passport holders can travel visa-free to Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Chad, Benin, and 12 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Republic of the Congo citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Republic of the Congo, 20 are visa-free, 56 can be visited with an e-visa and 10 with a visa on arrival, while 106 require a visa, as of October 2026.