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Congo (Democratic Republic)


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section. We now advise against all travel to Bas-Congo.
We advise against all travel to Bas-Congo and to eastern and north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This includes entering DRC from Uganda and Rwanda. This is due to continued insecurity and lawlessness in these areas. Since late August 2007 there has been a significant increase in the fighting between the Congolese army and insurgents in North Kivu province, leading to very high numbers of civilians being displaced. See the Local Travel section of this advice for more details.


We advise against all but essential travel to the rest of DRC because of continuing tension and insecurity. The situation can deteriorate at short notice, as happened in Kinshasa in March. See the Local Travel section of this advice for more details.


For immediate, specific information about planned demonstrations or any other events which may affect the local security situation, you should register with the British Embassy in Kinshasa. See the General (Registering with the British Embassy) section of this advice for more details.


Ndjili airport (Kinshasa’s main airport) and Kinshasa’s ferry terminal can close at short notice. You should check with your operator before travelling.


There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.


The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in DRC in 2006 was for robbery, including by individuals posing as plainclothes police. You should also be aware of gangs promising you cut price gold and diamonds.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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