
Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of Malawi
Citizens of Malawi need a visa for the Republic of the Congo that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.
For citizens of Malawi: the passport opens 41 countries visa-free; Lilongwe — Brazzaville: ≈ 2,300 km, about 3.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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Apply in 10 minutesCan I travel to the Republic of the Congo without a visa on a Malawi passport?
No: citizens of Malawi need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.
Apply for a visaRepublic of the Congo visa rules at a glance
- With a Malawi passport you can visit 41 countries visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival and 45 with an e-visa; 90 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Malawi passport ranks 121st of 199.
- Malawi passport: visa-free access to 41 countries; Republic of the Congo passport: 20.
- Citizens of Malawi and the Republic of the Congo can travel together visa-free to 13 countries, for example: Rwanda, Kenya, Seychelles, Mauritius, Benin, Gambia, Singapore, Philippines, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Haiti, and Micronesia.
- Citizens of the Republic of the Congo, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Malawi visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Travelling to the Republic of the Congo: good to know
- Lilongwe — Brazzaville: about 2,300 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 3.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −1 hour.
- Local time: Lilongwe 12:00 — Brazzaville 11:00.
- Local currency: Central African CFA Franc.
- Languages: French, Kongo, and Lingala.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ FCFA 575.
- Republic of the Congo is the 19th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Malawi.

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How to get a Republic of the Congo visa
- 1Application
- 2Pay for the service
- 3Manager
- 4Appointment
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Lilongwe — Brazzaville?
About 3.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 2,300 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the Republic of the Congo?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −1 hour.
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Malawi.
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