🇨🇩 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 Nov 14, 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
- Travelling against UK government advice may invalidate your travel insurance
- Get insurance covering your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Visa is mandatory and must be obtained before travel; a valid visa does not guarantee entry and some Spaniards were turned back
- Passport must be valid at least six months; carry the WHO international vaccination card
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel within 50km of the Republic of Congo-CAR border in Likouala Region
- Avoid non-essential travel; stay away from the east and northeast, incl. Ituri, North and South Kivu, Tanganyika, Haut-Uele
- Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak declared 15 May in Ituri has spread to other provinces; WHO declared an international emergency
- Some countries have tightened health checks on travellers arriving from DR Congo
Health
- Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory; hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, meningitis and rabies shots recommended
- There is currently no vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain
Emergency numbers in Congo - Kinshasa
Embassies and consulates in Congo - Kinshasa
19 diplomatic missions from 18 countries, across 2 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 | Kinshasa |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 1 | Kinshasa |
…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 3.25/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Nov 14, 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 112. 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 2 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.