Côte d'Ivoire passport → Congo
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Ivorian passport holders can visit the Congo without a visa.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
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
- Côte d'IvoireVisa-free
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 Ivorian passport holders
Central African RepublicVisa-free90 days
ChadVisa-free90 days
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
AngolaVisa required
Common questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Ivorian passport holders can visit the Congo without a visa.
How long can Ivorian citizens stay in the Congo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ivorian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Congo?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Ivorian citizens visit without a visa?
52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Côte d'Ivoire passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ivorian citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Congo before you travel.