Pitcairn IslandsRepublic of the Congo: Visa required

Pitcairn IslandsRepublic of the Congo

Do Pitcairn Islands passport holders need a visa for Republic of the Congo?

Visa required

Yes. Pitcairn Islands passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Republic of the Congo.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: gov.uk (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Republic of the Congo8 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Republic of the Congo passport holders visiting Pitcairn Islands: Visa on arrival.

Republic of the Congo drives on the right, the opposite side to Pitcairn Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Republic of the Congo

Pitcairn Islands passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Pitcairn Islands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Pitcairn Islands passport holders need a visa for Republic of the Congo?

Yes. Pitcairn Islands passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Republic of the Congo.

What currency is used in Republic of the Congo?

Central African CFA franc (XAF).

What is the emergency number in Republic of the Congo?

117 / 118.

Does Republic of the Congo drive on the same side of the road as Pitcairn Islands?

Republic of the Congo drives on the right, the opposite side to Pitcairn Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Republic of the Congo in?

Brazzaville (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Brazzaville?

Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Republic of the Congo without a visa?

8 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Republic of the Congo visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Pitcairn Islands passport holders visit without a visa instead of Republic of the Congo?

Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe, Burundi, Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands, officially Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean that form the sole British Overseas Territory in the Pacific Ocean. The four islands, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno, are scattered across several hundred kilometres of ocean and have a combined land area of about 47 square kilometres. Henderson Island accounts for 86% of the land area, but only Pitcairn Island is inhabited. The inhabited islands nearest to the Pitcairn Islands are Mangareva, 688 km to the west, as well as Easter Island, 1,929 km to the east.

RegionPolynesia

Area47 km²

CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.77 NZD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+64

Drives on theleft

Climate in Pitcairn Islands

Warmest February, coolest July, driest September, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, May, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Pitcairn Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.6°C	23.3°C	28mm	380h
February	25.3°C	23.6°C	103mm	334h
March	25°C	23.6°C	207mm	290h
April	24.2°C	22.8°C	121mm	294h
May	23.2°C	21.9°C	40mm	298h
June	22.4°C	21.2°C	89mm	265h
July	20.8°C	19.5°C	73mm	278h
August	20.8°C	19.4°C	57mm	287h
September	21.6°C	20.6°C	20mm	313h
October	22.3°C	21.2°C	57mm	344h
November	22.5°C	21.2°C	209mm	327h
December	24.2°C	22.7°C	75mm	395h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Pitcairn Islands are a loosely grouped handful of tiny islands in the remote South Pacific, farther from any continent than any other inhabited island. The islands are the last British overseas territory in the South Pacific and most isolated British dependency. The rugged main island was settled by the infamous mutineers of HMS Bounty and their Polynesian companions, and most of Pitcairn's mere four dozen current inhabitants are their descendants. They are one of the least-populated entities given an ISO country code (PN).

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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About Republic of the Congo

The Republic of the Congo, also known as the Congo Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, or simply the Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River. It is bordered to the west by Gabon, to the northwest by Cameroon, to the northeast by the Central African Republic, to the southeast by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south by the Angolan exclave of Cabinda, and to the southwest by the Atlantic Ocean.

CapitalBrazzaville

RegionMiddle Africa

Population6.5M

Area342,000 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XAF)

LanguagesFrench, Kikongo, Lingala

Calling code+242

Drives on theright

TimezoneBrazzaville (UTC+1)

Nearest airportMaya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 3 km

Emergency number117 / 118

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,515 (2025)

Tourist arrivals158K (2018)

Climate in Brazzaville

Warmest March, coolest July, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Brazzaville, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.9°C	23.2°C	227mm	284h
February	30.1°C	23.3°C	241mm	248h
March	30.7°C	23.6°C	251mm	282h
April	30.3°C	23.7°C	350mm	260h
May	29.8°C	23.3°C	123mm	300h
June	29.2°C	21.2°C	13mm	313h
July	29.6°C	20.4°C	1mm	332h
August	29.8°C	21.6°C	30mm	257h
September	30.7°C	22.5°C	44mm	279h
October	30°C	22.7°C	172mm	269h
November	29°C	22.7°C	284mm	259h
December	28.6°C	22.7°C	204mm	241h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Republic of the Congo is a country in Central Africa. It is commonly referred to as Congo-Brazzaville to distinguish itself from its giant neighbour, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa).

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Odzala National Park
Sangha Trinational

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 28, 2026Jour de la République

December 25, 2026Noël

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