Lebanon passport → Congo
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Lebanese 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.
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
- LebanonVisa 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 Lebanese passport holders
AngolaeVisa
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
Central African RepublicVisa required
Common questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Lebanese passport holders need a visa for the Congo, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Lebanese citizens stay in the Congo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Lebanese citizens get a visa on arrival in the Congo?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Lebanese citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Lebanon passport ranks #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens (edited 4 Oct 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.