Republic of the CongoArgentina: Visa required

Republic of the CongoArgentina

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

Visa required

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

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

Source: argentina.gob.ar (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,246 km, straight line (~10h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Argentina134 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Argentina passport holders visiting Republic of the Congo: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Argentina

Republic of the Congo passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Republic of the Congo passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

How far is Argentina from Republic of the Congo?

About 8,246 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 12m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS).

What is the emergency number in Argentina?

100 / 101 / 117 / 911.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Buenos Aires (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Argentina without a visa?

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

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

Suriname, Guyana, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica.

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 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

Full source list on About.

About Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state divided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica.

CapitalBuenos Aires

RegionSouth America

Population45.9M

Area2,780,400 km²

CurrencyArgentine peso (1 USD ≈ 1514.57 ARS)

LanguagesGuaraní, Spanish

Calling code+54

Drives on theright

TimezoneBuenos Aires (UTC-3)

Nearest airportAeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,898 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.4M (2019)

Climate in Buenos Aires

Warmest January, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Buenos Aires, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	19.7°C	79mm	387h
February	27.6°C	19.4°C	15mm	360h
March	26.3°C	20.4°C	121mm	311h
April	20.9°C	13.9°C	105mm	273h
May	18°C	11.1°C	16mm	263h
June	15.2°C	8.8°C	73mm	223h
July	12.9°C	6.4°C	39mm	240h
August	16.7°C	8.8°C	35mm	275h
September	17.2°C	9.6°C	65mm	294h
October	19.9°C	12.5°C	113mm	326h
November	24.3°C	17.2°C	25mm	368h
December	26.6°C	18.2°C	49mm	402h

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

Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cueva de las Manos
Iguazú National Park World Heritage Site
Inca road system
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Jesuit missions among the Guaraní
Los Alerces National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
Navy Petty-Officers School of Mechanics
Quebrada de Humahuaca

Upcoming public holidays

November 23, 2026Día de la Soberanía Nacional

December 8, 2026Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

December 25, 2026Navidad

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