Rwanda passport → Congo
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Visa on arrival
Rwandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Congo. You do not need to apply before you fly.
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.
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
- RwandaVisa on arrival
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 Rwandan passport holders
AngolaVisa-free90 days
Central African RepublicVisa-free90 days
ChadVisa-free90 days
DR CongoVisa-free
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-free15 days
CamerooneVisa
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Rwandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Congo. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in the Congo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Rwandan citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Rwanda passport ranks #67 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.