Canada passport → Congo
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Congo?
eVisa (apply online)
Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for the Congo. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Congo at a glance
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
- Calling code
- +242
- Region
- Middle Africa
Congo for other passports
- CanadaeVisa
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Middle Africa for Canadian passport holders
AngolaVisa-free30 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for the Congo. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in the Congo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Congo?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.