Country

Pathways to Republic of the Congo Residence and Citizenship

Congo (Republic)

The Republic of the Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville, has covered routes for supported employment, an approved business, study, and a citizen’s foreign spouse. Residence-card applications and permission for the intended activity are separate requirements. This country has a different immigration system from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Central Africa guide compares the covered options and links to their requirements.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Republic of the Congo Business Residence Running an approved local business can support a residence application in the Republic of the Congo. The business and your personal role must qualify. residency Republic of the Congo Work Residence A local employer can support an application to live and work in the Republic of the Congo, subject to the required employment and residence approvals. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Republic of the Congo Spouse Residence A foreign spouse of a Congolese citizen can apply for a resident card in the Republic of the Congo. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Republic of the Congo Student Residence Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in the Republic of the Congo can support an application for student residence. residency