Congo passport → Seychelles
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Seychelles at a glance
- Capital
- Victoria
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR)
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Calling code
- +248
- Region
- Eastern Africa
SC4.6°S · 55.7°EPhoto: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeychelles for other passports
- CongoVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Congolese passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in the Seychelles?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
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 the Seychelles before you travel.