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Republic of the CongoPermanent residenceLast checked October 17, 2026

Privileged resident card (carte de résident privilégié), 5 years

Under Law 29-2017, a privileged resident is a foreigner or stateless person who holds a resident card valid for five years, which can be renewed. To get it, you must meet all the conditions for the ordinary resident card and show at least ten years of uninterrupted residence in the Republic of Congo.

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Life in Republic of the Congo

Money

3

Currency

Central African CFA Franc

XAF

Central African CFA Franc

Cost of living

40

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

1–45%

Income tax (national)

VAT 18%

IRPP per family-quotient share: 1% up to XAF 464,000, 10% to 1,000,000, 25% to 3,000,000, 40% to 8,000,000, 45% above XAF 8,000,000.

Official rates, 2025 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

4.5

#120 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Long-term foreign residents of the Republic of Congo with at least 10 years of uninterrupted residence.

Eligibility

  • Ten years' residence

    Show proof that you have lived in the Republic of Congo without interruption for at least ten years.

    • Residence must be uninterrupted
    • Minimum of ten (10) years
    • Set out in article 25
    Official wording

    Proof of uninterrupted residence of at least ten (10) years in the Republic of Congo (art. 25).

  • Ordinary card conditions

    All the conditions required for the ordinary resident card under article 24 must also be met (art. 25).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistAll documents required for the ordinary resident card
  • FeesPrivileged resident card stamp duty
  • Steps to applyKeep your ordinary resident card renewed every year without breaks

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