Gabon passport → Congo
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Visa-free entry90 days
Gabonese passport holders can visit the Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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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
- GabonVisa-free90 days
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 Gabonese passport holders
CameroonVisa-free90 days
Central African RepublicVisa-free90 days
ChadVisa-free90 days
Equatorial GuineaVisa-free90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
DR CongoeVisa7 days
AngolaVisa required
Common questions
Do Gabonese citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Gabonese passport holders can visit the Congo without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Gabonese citizens stay in the Congo?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Gabonese citizens get a visa on arrival in the Congo?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Gabonese citizens visit without a visa?
60 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Gabon passport ranks #67 of 93 (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.