Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime and civil unrest.
Reconsider Travel To:
While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo.
Political demonstrations can be unpredictable and violent.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to the Pool Region because of ongoing violence. They must also obtain special permission to travel to Pointe Noire’s beaches due to crime.
Read the Safety and Security section on the country information Page.
If you decide to travel to the Republic of the Congo:
The Southern and Western Districts of the Pool Region—Level 4: Do Not Travel
The December 2017 ceasefire in the Pool region is holding, but the potential for civil unrest exists. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Pool Region as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to and through the area.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
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Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime and civil unrest.
Reconsider Travel To:
- The southern and western districts of the Pool Region due to potential civil unrest.
While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo.
Political demonstrations can be unpredictable and violent.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to the Pool Region because of ongoing violence. They must also obtain special permission to travel to Pointe Noire’s beaches due to crime.
Read the Safety and Security section on the country information Page.
If you decide to travel to the Republic of the Congo:
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Use caution when walking or driving at night.Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Crime and Safety Report for the Republic of the Congo.
- U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
The Southern and Western Districts of the Pool Region—Level 4: Do Not Travel
The December 2017 ceasefire in the Pool region is holding, but the potential for civil unrest exists. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Pool Region as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to and through the area.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Continue reading...