🇨🇩 Is Congo - Kinshasa safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Congo - Kinshasa: 19 diplomatic missions from 18 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Congo - Kinshasa
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you travel to areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Get insurance covering your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Valid passport required with at least 6 months remaining validity
- Visa mandatory: must be obtained in Spain (RDC Embassy Madrid) or country of residence before travel
- Having a valid visa does NOT guarantee entry; Spanish nationals have been turned away at the border
- Brazzaville border crossing (Republic of Congo) is classified as sensitive; RDC Embassy there cannot issue visas to non-residents
Risk areas and situations
- All travel within 50km of the Republic of Congo-CAR border in Likouala Region is advised against
- All non-essential travel to DRC is strongly discouraged by Spanish authorities
- Eastern and northeastern provinces must be avoided: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tanganyika, Haut Lomami, Haut Uele, Bas Uele
- Mai-Ndombe and Kwilu (area between Kwamouth and Bandundu, very close to the capital) are also no-go zones
- Ituri province: active Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak declared on 15 May; WHO has classified it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
Health
- International Vaccination Card (WHO) must be carried and kept valid at all times
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry
- Recommended vaccines: Hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, tetanus, meningitis and rabies
- No vaccine currently exists against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola circulating in Ituri province
Emergency numbers in Congo - Kinshasa
Embassies and consulates in Congo - Kinshasa
19 diplomatic missions from 18 countries, across 4 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | Kinshasa, Lubumbashi |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Kinshasa |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Ngaliema |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 1 | Gombe |
…and 6 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Congo - Kinshasa is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Congo - Kinshasa safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Congo - Kinshasa is 3.14/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Congo - Kinshasa?
The general emergency number in Congo - Kinshasa is 118. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Congo - Kinshasa?
Telcomia tracks 19 diplomatic missions from 18 countries in Congo - Kinshasa, across 4 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.