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Government advisories for Republic of the Congo
US State Department
US L2 · Increased cautionExercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime . While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Oct 2, 2024
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · regionalAdvises against all travel to parts
Latest change: New information about Ebola screening when arriving in country (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Jun 2, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Crime: There have been reports of crime, particularly opportunistic crime such as pickpocketing, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire, and criminals may target foreigners.
- Protecting yourself and your belongings: Take care of your belongings, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. To reduce your personal risk: avoid walking in the streets after dark do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables avoid isolated areas, including beaches
- Vehicle crime: Criminals may target your car. Take extra precautions against criminals targeting your vehicle, especially when travelling outside urban centres and anywhere in the Pool Region and Mouyondzi District. Reduce the risk of carjacking and break-ins by: locking doors and keeping windows closed, including whilst travelling…
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jun 2, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse.
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Republic of the Congo
- Malaria: CDC recommends that travelers going to the Congo take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take. Ask a travel-health provider which medicine suits pregnancy or young children before you go.
- Cholera (children): Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
- Yellow Fever (children): CDC recommendations: Vaccine is recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old.
CDC health page for Republic of the Congo · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
Government of Canada
CA 2 · High degree of cautionExercise a high degree of caution (some regions differ)
Latest change: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Sep 8, 2026
Government of Canada: regional advisories
Border area with the Central African Republic - Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic due to the presence of criminal gangs and armed militias.
Read the full Canadian advisory
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca (Government of Canada, Open Government Licence - Canada) · updated Sep 8, 2026
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · yellowYellow: be alert, safety risks (regions differ, up to orange)
De kleurcode van het reisadvies is oranje voor het noordelijke grensgebied met de Centraal-Afrikaanse Republiek en voor gebieden in het zuiden van de Republiek Congo. Reis alleen hierheen als het noodzakelijk is. Het is niet veilig er op vakantie te gaan. Lees meer onder Regionale risico’s. Voor de rest van de Republie
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Sep 15, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 24 July 2025
Japan Foreign Ministry
JP L3 · Avoid all travelHighest level: Avoid all travel
Level 3 in 1 area, level 1 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.
コンゴ共和国の危険情報【危険レベル継続】（内容の更新）
Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Apr 24, 2025
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Where in Republic of the Congo the UK advises against travel
Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border area in Likouala Region
FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice, areas where it advises against travel (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jun 2, 2026
Entry requirements for Republic of the Congo
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You must have a visa to enter the Republic of Congo.
- Passport: Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No additional period of validity is needed.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Congo’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Republic of Congo set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Republic of Congo Embassy in the UK.
Telephone: 0203 691 5979
Email: contactambacouki@gmail.com
Address: 83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H OHW
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. No additional period of validity is needed.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to enter the Republic of Congo.
Applying for a visa
Apply for a visa before you travel. Contact the Republic of Congo Embassy in the UK for more information.
Vaccine requirements
To pass border control in the Republic of Congo, you must have certificates to prove you’ve had:
- a yellow fever vaccination, due to a risk of yellow fever transmission
- a polio vaccine, due to the risk of polio transmission
For more details about health entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Republic of Congo guide.
Ebola
Travellers arriving in the Republic of Congo may be subject to enhanced health screening measures due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared this a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Check entry requirements for the country you’re travelling to or transiting.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Republic of Congo. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Jun 2, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: required
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Republic of the Congo.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
Transit visa: required
You must obtain a visa from the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Ottawa before leaving Canada.
You cannot obtain a visa at ports of entry or at any Embassy of the Republic of the Congo other than the one of your country of residence.
Foreign Representatives in Canada
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Sep 8, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Republic of the Congo).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
- Plugs: type C, E
- Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: not recommended
- Calling code: +242
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: low. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Congo-Brazzaville French
Essential phrases in French
| Hello | Bonjour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Merci | |
| Help! | Au secours ! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Où est l'hôpital ? | |
| I need the police | J'ai besoin de la police | |
| I need a doctor | J'ai besoin d'un médecin | |
| How much is it? | C'est combien ? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
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Health notices
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Money
1 US dollar ≈ 584.38 XAF · 1 euro ≈ 656.26 XAF
Central-bank reference rate for Oct 18, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
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Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Republic of the Congo?
- Is it safe to travel to Republic of the Congo right now?
- It depends on where you go. As of Oct 18, 08:30 UTC. The US State Department rates Republic of the Congo Level 2 of 4, "Increased caution". Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution", with regional advisories. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Republic of the Congo. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Which parts of Republic of the Congo do governments warn about?
- Governments warn about parts of Republic of the Congo rather than the whole country. The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Republic of the Congo. Canada lists regional advisories. The US State Department page lists area-specific levels. Open each official page for the exact areas and routes.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Republic of the Congo right now?
- As of Oct 18, 08:30 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Republic of the Congo: more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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