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Republic of the Congo visa for citizens of Zambia

Citizens of Zambia 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 Zambia: the passport opens 38 countries visa-free; Lusaka — Brazzaville: ≈ 1,890 km, about 3 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 Zambia passport?

No: citizens of Zambia 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 Zambia passport you can visit 38 countries visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 43 with an e-visa; 96 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Zambia passport ranks 127th of 199.
  • Zambia passport: visa-free access to 38 countries; Republic of the Congo passport: 20.
  • Citizens of Zambia and the Republic of the Congo can travel together visa-free to 13 countries, for example: Rwanda, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Benin, Gambia, Singapore, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Philippines, Haiti, and Micronesia.
  • Citizens of the Republic of the Congo, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Zambia. Zambia visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Travelling to the Republic of the Congo: good to know

  • Lusaka — Brazzaville: about 1,890 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 3 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −1 hour.
  • Local time: Lusaka 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 17th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Zambia.
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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: Lusaka — Brazzaville?

About 3 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 1,890 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 Zambia?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Zambia.

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