Current travel advisories for Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Last Update: Friday, 26. April 2024 at 08:02
Please reconsider your need to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Current situation : 3.7 / 5
Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country in Africa (Middle Africa) with around 61 million citizens and a land mass of 2,345,410 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.5 / 5
Democratic Republic of the Congo shares land borders with 9 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.5 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Central African Republic (5.0), Sudan (4.7), Burundi (4.0), Uganda (3.5), Angola (3.0), Rwanda (3.0), Tanzania (3.0), Zambia with (3.0) and Republic of the Congo with (2.7 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/democratic-republic-congo
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel elsewhere in the DRC due to the potential for civil unrest and violent crime (level 3 of 4).
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel / High Risk.
New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/democratic-republic-congo
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.
Reisewarnstufe: 0
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New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/democratic-republic-congo
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to eastern and north-eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including the provinces of Bas-Uélé, Haut-Uélé, Haut Lomami, Ituri, Kasai, Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental, Maniema, Tanganyika, North and South Kivu and within 50 kilometres of the border with the Central African Republic. This is due to the unstable security situation, ongoing armed conflict, terrorism and violent crime. (level 4 of 4).
Reisewarnstufe: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/kongodemokratischerepubliksicherheit/203202
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Demokratische Republik Kongo: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Teilreisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 3
Regional Travel Warning.
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel to certain areas
Danger level: 3
Avoid non-essential travel to certain areas.
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/democratic-republic-congo
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Since 5 February, protests have been occurring outside some foreign embassies and UN offices in Kinshasa. The US Embassy in Kinshasa has issued a security alert advising that protests throughout Kinshasa are likely to continue. Avoid areas where protests are occurring. Monitor the media for updates on potential demonstrations or protests and follow the advice of local authorities.We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo overall due to the volatile security situation and the threat of terrorism and kidnapping.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Danger level: 4
Reconsider your need to travel.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel To:
North Kivu province due to crime, civil unrest, terrorism, armed conflict, and kidnapping.
Ituri province due to crime, civil unrest, terrorism, armed conflict, and kidnapping.
The eastern DRC region and the three Kasai provinces (Kasai, Kasai-Oriental, Kasai-Central) due to crime, civil unrest, armed conflict and kidnapping.
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery, armed home invasion, and assault, is common and local police lack resources to respond effectively to serious crime. Assailants may pose as police or security agents.
Demonstrations are common in many cities and some have turned violent. Police have at times responded with heavy-handed tactics that resulted in civilian casualties and arrests.
The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens outside of Kinshasa due to poor infrastructure and security conditions.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Danger level: 4
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Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/CD
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Undvik icke nödvändiga resor - Undvik alla resor till Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Ituri, Tanganyika, Kasaï Kasaï, Centrala Maniema, Haut-Uele och Haut-Lomami.
Sammandrabbningarna mellan rebeller och armén fortgår i landets östra delar, samt i norra och södra Kivu-provinsen. Civilbefolkningen har på vissa håll blivit tvungen att fly över landets gränser.
Danger level: 4
Reduce Travel to the necessary minimum..
Finnish government
https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/CD
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
Undvik alla resor
Reisewarnstufe: 5
Avoid Travelling..
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 61 million
- Covering landmass
- 2,345,410 km²
- Electricity
- 220V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Franc (CDF)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- CD
- Phone prefix
- +243
- Top Level Domain
- .cd
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe to travel in 2020?
There are some travel advisories for Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a risk index of 3.7 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.
How many countries have issued advisories for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
We currently know of 7 countries having issued advisories for Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What countries does Democratic Republic of the Congo share land borders with?
Democratic Republic of the Congo shares land borders with 9 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.5 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Central African Republic (5.0), Sudan (4.7), Burundi (4.0), Uganda (3.5), Angola (3.0), Rwanda (3.0), Tanzania (3.0), Zambia with (3.0) and Republic of the Congo with (2.7 of 5). See danger map of the region.