How Indian passport holders get a visa for Congo - Brazzaville: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa-free entry per recent updates — VERIFY before travel
- Government fee: No government visa fee under the visa-free entry. If a visa is requested at port of entry, ~₹19,700 (Atlys quoted).
- Processing time: Visa-free entry: granted on arrival.
- Maximum stay: Up to 30-90 days per entry (officer's discretion).
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 80/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Per recent visa policy updates, Indian passport holders can enter Congo (Brazzaville) visa-free for up to 30-90 days. Sources conflict — VERIFY with the Embassy of Congo-Brazzaville or with your airline before flying. Bring all standard documents (passport, return ticket, yellow fever) in case immigration requests a visa. Embassy of India in Brazzaville — entry visa info
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Maya-Maya (BZV) for non-Congolese destinations does not require entry.
How Congo - Brazzaville compares in Africa
With an ease score of 80/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Congo - Brazzaville requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇬 Congo - Brazzaville | Visa-free entry per recent updates — VERIFY before travel | No government visa fee under the visa-free entry. If a visa is requested at port of entry, ~₹19,700 (Atlys quoted). | Visa-free entry: granted on arrival. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
⚠️ Visa policy is in flux — recent updates suggest visa-free entry but older sources required a visa. VERIFY with the Embassy or airline before flying. Different from DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), which DOES require a visa. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.eoibrazzaville.gov.in/page/entry-visa/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Congo - Brazzaville?
Visa-free entry per recent updates — VERIFY before travel. ⚠️ Visa policy is in flux — recent updates suggest visa-free entry but older sources required a visa. VERIFY with the Embassy or airline before flying. Different from DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), which DOES require a visa. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Congo - Brazzaville visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Proof of funds
How long does a Congo - Brazzaville visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Visa-free entry: granted on arrival.. Government fee: No government visa fee under the visa-free entry. If a visa is requested at port of entry, ~₹19,700 (Atlys quoted).. Maximum stay: Up to 30-90 days per entry (officer's discretion)..
How do Indians apply for a Congo - Brazzaville visa?
Per recent visa policy updates, Indian passport holders can enter Congo (Brazzaville) visa-free for up to 30-90 days. Sources conflict — VERIFY with the Embassy of Congo-Brazzaville or with your airline before flying. Bring all standard documents (passport, return ticket, yellow fever) in case immigration requests a visa. Official source: https://www.eoibrazzaville.gov.in/page/entry-visa/
Is a Congo - Brazzaville visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 80/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Congo - Brazzaville visa online or on arrival?
Congo - Brazzaville requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
More visas nearby
← All visa guides for Indian travellers · Get expert help with your Congo - Brazzaville visa