Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Congo. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Republic of Congo (Brazzaville): Visa required. Apply at Embassy in New Delhi. Tourist visa: ~EUR 90 (~USD 98) single entry, 15 days. Yellow Fever mandatory. eVisa being rolled out.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (sticker via embassy); Business Visa; Long-stay Visa; Work Permit; Student Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official. eVisa being rolled out via mae.gouv.cg.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 15 days (single entry).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Visa application form; Recent photo (35x45mm); Hotel booking OR invitation letter (legalized by Congolese authority); Return ticket; Bank statement; Yellow Fever vaccination (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; For Business: invitation from Congolese company.
Visa types (2)
Republic of Congo (Brazzaville): Visa required. Apply at Embassy in New Delhi. Tourist visa: ~EUR 90 (~USD 98) single entry, 15 days. Yellow Fever mandatory. eVisa being rolled out.
Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville, NOT DR Congo) Business Visa. Oil sector main commercial activity. French-medium destination.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Yellow Fever vaccination missing (MANDATORY); (2) Invitation letter legalization issues by Congolese authority; (3) Inadequate sponsor documentation; (4) Inconsistent travel purpose; (5) Limited Embassy capacity - delays common.
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