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    Passport/Visa
    Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
    BritishYesYesYes
    AustralianYesYesYes
    CanadianYesYesYes
    USAYesYesYes
    Other EUYesYesYes

    Passport Note
    An immigration stamp
    from Rwanda or Uganda should not prohibit admission, but nationals may still experience difficulties on arrival.

    An immigration stamp from Burundi will prohibit admission to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Passports
    Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, plus proof of sufficient funds and a return ticket.

    Visas
    Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 48 hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

    Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

    Types of Visa and Cost
    Tourist and Business: Single-entry: £40 (one month); £73 (two months); £105 (three months); £145 (six months). Multiple-entry: £65 (one month); £97 (two months); £121 (three months); £194 (six months). Transit: £24 (one-way); £48 (return).

    Validity
    Three months from date of issue, although multiples are available.

    Applications to:
    Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info.

    Working Days Required
    Two weeks in person or by post.

    Warning
    Travelers are advised against all travel to Bas-Congo and to eastern and north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including 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.

    Travelers are advised 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 2007.

    Violent clashes took place between a local political group, the BDK, and the police in Bas-Congo (south western DRC) on 5 January 2008. Five people were reported to have been killed. The BDK and government troops fought in Bas-Congo at the end of January and early February 2007, when over 100 people are reported to have been killed. The situation in Bas-Congo remains tense.

    Travelers should also continue to remain vigilant at all times if traveling elsewhere in DRC. 

    Ndjili International Airport and Kinshasa’s ferry terminal are likely to close at short notice if the security situation in town deteriorates. Visitors should check with their airline before traveling.

    The threat from terrorism is low.

    Travelers should be aware of the risk of street robbery of foreigners in Kinshasa by individuals posing as plain-clothes police, and gangs promising cut price gold and diamonds to lure the unwary. 

    This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

    British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
    Tel: 0845 850 2829.
    Website: www.fco.gov.uk

    US Department of State
    Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

    Health
    Special PrecautionsCertificate Required?
    DiphtheriaYes
    Hepatitis AYes
    MalariaYes
    RabiesSometimes
    TetanusYes
    TyphoidYes
    Yellow FeverYes*

    Health Care
    Government expenditure on health is low and the quality of hospitals is poor. It is advisable to take specific personal medicines as well as supplies such as syringes and drip needles, as medical facilities are available only in larger centers. Doctors and hospitals expect cash payment in full for health services. Health insurance is essential and it is advisable to include cover for emergency air evacuation.

    Note
    * A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travelers over one year of age.



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