Destination
Republic of the Congo
Africa · Brazzaville
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleVisa required
- Passport validityValid for period of stay
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
Safety advisory
Exercise a high degree of caution
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
November 1, 2026
Sun · in 33d
Republic Day
Jour de la République
November 28, 2026
Sat · in 60d
Christmas Day
Noël
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
Jour de l'An
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Easter Sunday
Dimanche de Pâques
March 28, 2027
Sun · in 180d
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Ascension Day
Ascension
May 6, 2027
Thu · in 219d
UNESCO sites
2UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Sangha Trinational2012Natural
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Sangha Trinational is a forest divided between the nations of Central African Republic, Cameroon and Republic of the Congo. It was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012 because of its outstanding biodiversity and unique biological communities. The site includes 3 contiguous national parks within the humid tropical forests of Central Africa: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in Congo, Lobéké National Park in Cameroon, and Dzanga-Ndoki National Park in Central African Republic. The large size of the site and the relatively limited amount of deforestation within the three parks has allowed populations of vulnerable species such as African forest elephants, gorillas, sitatunga, and chimpanzees to thrive. In addition, populations of critically endangered plant species such as Mukulungu are protected within the site's borders.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Forest Massif of Odzala-Kokoua2023Natural
Odzala-Kokoua National Park is a national park in the Republic of the Congo. The park was first protected in 1935, declared a biosphere reserve in 1977, and granted official designation by presidential decree in 2001. Odzala-Kokoua has approximately 100 mammal species, and one of the continent's most diverse primate populations. The nonprofit conservation organization African Parks began managing the park in collaboration with the Ministry of Forest Economy, Sustainable Development and Environment of the Republic of the Congo in 2010.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
Vienna Convention: national licences (Latin script) are accepted; an IDP is not required.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Republic of the Congo: do Uzbekistan citizens need a visa?
Yes, Uzbekistan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
About the country
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 5,244,363
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Currency
- Franc · XAF
- Time zone
- 18:09UTC+1
- Sockets
- CE
- Calling code
- +242
- Languages
- French, Kongo, Lingala
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