Romania→Congo
Romania to Congo
Can children travel on this route?
No special requirements for travellers under 18 are recorded for this route beyond the passport, visa and vaccination requirements that apply to all travellers.
What should I do before I travel?
Obtain a physical visa in advance from a Congo embassy or consulate; you must have the visa before travelling. Congo has no embassy in Romania, so you will need to apply through the nearest Congolese embassy, which is located in Angola.
Make sure your passport is the accepted travel document and that it is valid for at least 12 months beyond your planned date of entry into Congo.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory — have the required vaccination documentation with you.
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
At border control you must present your passport and your physical visa. You may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay. No arrival registration or entry card is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Congo?
Romanian citizens need a visa to enter the Republic of Congo for tourism. You must obtain a physical visa before travel from an embassy or consulate.
How do I get permission to enter Congo?
The required permission is a physical visa applied for in advance at an embassy or consulate. You must obtain it before departing Romania.
What travel document do I need and how long must my passport be valid?
You must travel with a passport. The passport must be valid for at least 12 months beyond your date of entry into Congo.
Are any vaccinations required to enter Congo?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travellers entering Congo. You must have the required yellow fever vaccination documentation.
Will I need to prove I can support myself while in Congo?
You may be asked at the border to show that you have sufficient funds for your stay in Congo, so be prepared to present evidence of funds when requested.
Can I apply for a Congo visa in Romania?
Congo does not maintain an embassy in Romania. The nearest Congolese embassy for visa matters is located in Angola, so you will need to contact a Congolese embassy or consulate abroad to apply for your visa.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
- 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 12 months beyond your trip.
- 3Get the required vaccinations
Yellow Fever and Yellow Fever
- 4Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Angola — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Congo
Africa
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Known for
- Bíga, Wildlife, Rainforests
- Food
- Poulet Moambé, Saka-Saka, Fufu
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Romania embassy in Angola