Republic of the Congo Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 6 cities and regions in Republic of the Congo. Select a location below for current permit requirements, tax obligations, and compliance details.
Republic of the Congo at a glance
- Places tracked
- 6 places: 6 conditional
- Licence or registration
- Required in all 5 places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in 0 of 5 places
- National law
- Before renting a home or room to tourists in Congo, apply to the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure for an operating authorization and file for classification as a furnished tourist rental ("meublé de tourisme"). National rules ›
Republic of the Congo short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Republic of the Congo?
In all 6 places we track in Republic of the Congo, short-term rentals are allowed, all with permit conditions or limits.
Do I need a licence for a short-term rental in Republic of the Congo?
All 5 places we track in Republic of the Congo require a licence, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a national short-term rental law in Republic of the Congo?
Before renting a home or room to tourists in Congo, apply to the Ministry of Tourism and Leisure for an operating authorization and file for classification as a furnished tourist rental ("meublé de tourisme").
Republic of the Congo Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Republic of the Congo encompasses 6 tracked jurisdictions: 6 where rentals are allowed with conditions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.
All 6 tracked jurisdictions in Republic of the Congo require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.
LawfulStay monitors Republic of the Congo STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.