Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Congo?
Yes. United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit Congo.
Last updated 10 November 2026
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Visa required(opens in a new tab)Before you go:
- Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay; no additional validity is required.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to pass border control.
- A valid visa is required to board a boat bound for the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- A visa must be obtained before departure; visas are not issued on arrival and must be requested at a Congo embassy.