Congo: do South Africans need a visa?

Short stay 30 days; long stay 90 days.2

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At least 3 months, with 2 blank pages (GSA).2

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Fill in the online form on the embassy website, then apply in person. R1,000 (30 days) or R1,200 (90 days), cash only. About 10 working days; apply no earlier than 3 months before travel.2

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Embassy of the Republic of Congo, 960 Arcadia St, Arcadia, Pretoria (012 342 5507).2

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3 months of bank statements.2

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Legalised invitation or hotel reservation.2

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CONGO: yellow fever certificate REQUIRED for entry. RETURN TO SOUTH AFRICA: the Republic of Congo is on South Africa's yellow fever risk-country list. South African Department of Health / DIRCO rules require every traveller over 1 year old (South Africans included) arriving from a risk country, or transiting a risk-country airport for more than 12 hours, to show a valid yellow fever certificate (vaccine at least 10 days before departure; certificates are valid for life). Without one you may be refused entry or quarantined for up to 6 days.452

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

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