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Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of Nigeria

Citizens of Nigeria 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 Nigeria: the passport opens 26 countries visa-free; Abuja — Brazzaville: ≈ 1,710 km, about 2.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Can I travel to the Republic of the Congo without a visa on a Nigeria passport?

No: citizens of Nigeria need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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Republic of the Congo visa rules at a glance

  • With a Nigeria passport you can visit 26 countries visa-free, 14 with a visa on arrival and 47 with an e-visa; 111 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Nigeria passport ranks 157th of 199.
  • Nigeria passport: visa-free access to 26 countries; Republic of the Congo passport: 20.
  • Citizens of Nigeria and the Republic of the Congo can travel together visa-free to 13 countries, for example: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Senegal, Rwanda, Kenya, Seychelles, Barbados, Dominica, Haiti, and Micronesia.
  • Citizens of the Republic of the Congo, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Nigeria. Nigeria visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Travelling to the Republic of the Congo: good to know

  • Abuja — Brazzaville: about 1,710 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 2.5 hours.
  • No time difference with your country’s capital.
  • Local currency: Central African CFA Franc.
  • Languages: French, Kongo, and Lingala.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ FCFA 575.
  • Republic of the Congo is the 13th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Nigeria.
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How to get a Republic of the Congo visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Abuja — Brazzaville?

About 2.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 1,710 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with the Republic of the Congo?

No time difference with your country’s capital.

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Nigeria?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Nigeria.

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