Democratic Republic of the Congo

Government Travel Advisories for Democratic Republic of the Congo

United States

Do Not Travel — The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the health situation. Health The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbre

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the border with the Central African Republic. FCDO advises against all travel to the provinces of: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Upemba National Park. If you choose to travel to Upemba National Park against FCDO advise, notify the park authorities about your travel plans. FCDO adv

Canada

Do Not Travel — Avoid all travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the fragile security situation and the outbreak of Ebola disease .

New Zealand

Do Not Travel — There are sustained or serious safety or security concerns in this destination that create significant risks. You should think seriously about your need to travel. Unrest can result in the deployment of security forces, restrictions on movement, border and road closures, and the suspension of commercial flights. Higher levels apply to some areas. There has been intensifying conflict in North Kivu,

Germany

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Netherlands

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Essential travel only to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Kwamouth region (Mai-Ndombe Province); Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga) and Kolwezi (Lualaba)