Congo passport → Russia

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Russia?

Visa required in advance

Congolese passport holders need a visa for Russia, 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.

Russia at a glance

Capital: Moscow
Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
Languages: Russian
Calling code: +7
Region: Eastern Europe

Read the Russia travel guide →

RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Palaces, metros and the Trans-SiberianRed Square and the Kremlin · Hermitage Museum · Peterhof

Russia for other passports

CongoVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days

Nearby in Eastern Europe for Congolese passport holders

MoldovaeVisa
BelarusVisa required
BulgariaVisa required
CzechiaVisa required
HungaryVisa required
PolandVisa required
RomaniaVisa required
SlovakiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Russia?

Congolese passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Congolese citizens stay in Russia?

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

Can Congolese citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?

47 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Congo passport ranks #79 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Republic of the Congo citizens (edited 25 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Russia before you travel.