Congo Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 91 destinations open to Congo passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Congo passport holders can currently enter 21 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 26 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 44. An embassy visa is still required for 106 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Cameroon90 days
Central African Republic90 days
Chad90 days
Dominica21 days
DR Congo90 days
Gabon90 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Ivory Coast90 days
KenyaeTA
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
MoroccoeTA
Philippines30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nepal
Nigeria
Palau
Samoa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
ZambiaA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Georgia
Guinea
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Malaysia
Moldova
Mongolia
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
ZimbabweApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saint Lucia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Congo Passport
The Congo passport ranks 65th, in the lower tier. It provides visa-free entry to 21 destinations, and total mobility rises to 91 when visa on arrival and e-Visa access are counted. Africa is the strongest region, offering 14 visa-free destinations, whereas Oceania has just one. Visa on arrival covers 26 destinations and e-Visa another 44, so the reachable range is broader than the visa-free count alone suggests for holders of this passport.
For major destinations, travelers from Congo can enter Singapore visa-free and apply for an e-Visa to Australia or the United Arab Emirates. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, China and Brazil all require a visa beforehand, and 106 countries do so in total. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 90 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Congo passport holders can enter 21 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 2
Africa 14
North America 4
South America 0
Oceania 1
How Congo Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | #63 | 93 | 17 |
| Guinea-Bissau | #63 | 93 | 27 |
| Laos | #63 | 93 | 22 |
| Central African Republic | #64 | 92 | 20 |
| Myanmar | #64 | 92 | 16 |
 Congo | #65 | 91 | 21 |
| Liberia | #65 | 91 | 25 |
| Nepal | #65 | 91 | 13 |
| Burundi | #66 | 90 | 19 |
| Sri Lanka | #66 | 90 | 21 |
| Eritrea | #67 | 89 | 13 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 92 more destinations than the Congo passport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Congo passport holders visit without a visa?
Congo passport holders can visit 21 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 26 with a visa on arrival and 44 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 91 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Congo passport ranking?
The Congo passport ranks #65 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 91. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Congo passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Congo passport holders?
26 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Congo passport holders: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 16 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Congo passport holders?
Congo passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 106 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, India and 98 more.
How can a Congo passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Congo passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+90 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+81 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+77 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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