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Congo - Brazzaville

  • Brazzaville
  • Africa
  • French

At a glance

Congo - Brazzaville: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6,142,180
Area
342,000 km² · 132,047 sq mi
Languages
French
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Calling code
+242
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.cg
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Africa

Member of

  • African Union
  • OPEC
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Congo - Brazzaville visa requirements

Congo - Brazzaville entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 5 can enter without a visa, 9 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 183 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa required183 passports

Safety

Congo - Brazzaville safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to crime

US State Dept, updated July 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Congo - Brazzaville: frequently asked questions

Congo - Brazzaville visa: do I need one?
Congo - Brazzaville entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 5 can enter without a visa, 9 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 183 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Congo - Brazzaville: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Congo - Brazzaville at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
Congo - Brazzaville: what currency is used?
Currency in Congo - Brazzaville: Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Congo - Brazzaville: what language do people speak?
Languages of Congo - Brazzaville: French.
Congo - Brazzaville: what is the capital?
The capital of Congo - Brazzaville is Brazzaville.

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