Swiss visa for Congo Republic citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Congo Republic passport holders visiting Switzerland for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Congo Republic citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Congo Republic citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Congo Republic citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Congo Republic passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Republic of the Congo, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Pointe-Noire: The Consulate of Switzerland in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo (Working hours: Close now)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Republic of the Congo for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Republic of the Congo traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Republic of the Congo) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 861 | N/A |
| 2009 | 829 | -3.72% |
| 2010 | 863 | 4.10% |
| 2011 | 853 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 857 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 897 | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 916 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 931 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 921 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 989 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 1,036 | 4.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Republic of the Congo comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Republic of the Congo is approximately 342,000 km2 (132,046 sq mi). This means Republic of the Congo is 8.65 times bigger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 3,074,940 more people than the population of Republic of the Congo.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Republic of the Congo’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Republic of the Congo | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 5,899,903 | 3.1 million more people live in Switzerland than Republic of the Congo |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 33 | Switzerland has 113 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Republic of the Congo. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 17 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 125 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 41 | Swiss hosts 227 more foreign missions than Republic of the Congo. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Republic of the Congo travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Republic of the Congo visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 1,036.
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