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Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Congo?

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Vanuatu citizens need a visa to enter Congo. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Vanuatu vs Congo: passport comparison

Vanuatu

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #105 · mobility 103.1

Congo

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #176 · mobility 73.5
11

countries both Vanuatu and Congo can enter visa-free together

Vanuatu + Congo: passport compatibility

68%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Vanuatu and Congo travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
30 both e-visa / eTA
72 both need a visa
63 access differs

Where Vanuatu and Congo can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (11)

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How the entry rule changed: Vanuatu → Congo

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Vanuatu → Congo rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Vanuatu passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Vanuatu goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Congo

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Congo?
Vanuatu citizens need a visa to enter Congo. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Vanuatu or Congo?
The Vanuatu passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Vanuatu #105, Congo #176.
Where can Vanuatu and Congo citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Congo?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Vanuatu and Congo?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Vanuatu passport ranking

Where else the Vanuatu passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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