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Reconsider
Kinshasa •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
85.03M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: April 14, 2023
⚠️ Express kidnappings targeting foreigners have increased. The threat is particularly high in the Limete area of Kinshasa. Seek professional security advice before travelling and be alert to possible threats. See 'Safety' for more information.
We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo overall due to the volatile security situation and high risk of kidnapping.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Travel advice for Democratic Republic of Congo in 2024
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Travel advice and restrictions for Democratic Republic of Congo. Reconsider your need to travel. Express kidnappings targeting foreigners have increased. The threat is particularly high in the Limete area of Kinshasa. Seek professional security advice before travelling and be alert to possible threats. See 'Safety' for more information.
We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo overall due to the volatile security situation and high risk of kidnapping.
Higher levels apply in some areas.Find useful information on safety and security so you can be informed and get prepared. See a visual map of travel risks on the world map.