Republic of the Congo Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements
Visa Requirement Map
Passport Mobility Over Time
Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.
| Year | Mobility Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44 | 155 |
| 2021 | 47 | 165 |
| 2022 | 57 | 162 |
| 2023 | 58 | 162 |
| 2024 | 57 | 162 |
| 2025 | 57 | 158 |
| 2026 | 56 | 163 |
Congo: Other Rankings
- Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
- 138th out of 199 countries
- Within-Language RankingFrench
- 26th out of 29 countries
- Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
- 55th out of 57 countries
- Currency RankingCentral African CFA Franc
- 5th out of 6 countries
- WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
- 148th out of 159 countries
- African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
- 44th out of 54 countries
- OPEC RankingOPEC Countries
- 7th out of 11 countries
- OPEC+ RankingOPEC+ Countries
- 15th out of 21 countries
- G77 RankingG77 Countries
- 109th out of 132 countries
Key Destination Access
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
About Congo
Congo lies in Central Africa, bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda. Its narrow Atlantic coastline stretches for a short distance. The Congo River forms most of its eastern border, providing a vital waterway. Dense rainforests and savannas cover much of the country's terrain.
Brazzaville, the capital, sits along the Congo River and offers a bustling urban atmosphere. Music, particularly soukous and rumba, is deeply woven into everyday life. Colorful markets overflow with local produce, textiles, and handcrafted goods. Residents often gather at riverbanks to socialize and relax in the evenings.
Congo is an active member of the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States. Its economy relies significantly on oil exports, which shape its international dealings. Relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are particularly important due to shared borders and the river. The country has experienced periods of political tension as well as relative calm in recent decades.