Vietnam passport → Congo

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the Congo?

Visa required in advance

Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for the Congo, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

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Congo for other passports

VietnamVisa required
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 Vietnamese passport holders

AngolaeVisa
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
Central African RepublicVisa required

Common questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for the Congo?

Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for the Congo, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in the Congo?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Vietnamese citizens get a visa on arrival in the Congo?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Vietnamese citizens visit without a visa?

53 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vietnam passport ranks #74 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.