The government of the DRC has implemented measures to limit
the spread of COVID-19. All international passenger flights are
suspended until at least April 3. Domestic DRC flights are still going at
this time but may be impacted with little or no advance notice. Schools and universities are closed until April 17,
sporting events, festivals, gatherings larger than 20 people have been banned,
and bars and restaurants are closed until further notice. Markets and
non-food stores in Kinshasa are ordered closed.
We are considering
all options to assist U.S. citizens in the DRC. Continue to monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website for
updates. Email ACSKinshasa@state.gov if you have an urgent need to depart and would be interested
in options to leave if they become available. For each member of your
group, please include: (1) name as it appears on passport, (2) date of birth,
(3) U.S. passport number, (4) telephone number and WhatsApp number, (5) current
location, and (6) special medical or other considerations.
All U.S. citizens
in DRC should continue to prepare by ensuring they have sufficient food,
medicine, and supplies should they need to remain at home in DRC for an
extended period of time.
On March 14, the Department of State authorized the
departure from any diplomatic or
consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been
medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to
COVID-19.
Effective March 17, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa has suspended
routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services,
including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional
information: https://cd.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/.
Many travelers worldwide have reported unexpected flight
cancellations and limited flight availability. If your travel has been
disrupted, please contact your airline.
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice. For more information, visit the CDC’s website.
Actions to Take:
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Email ACSKinshasa@state.gov if you would be interested in departing DRC if an option
becomes available.
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Visit the U.S.
Embassy’s Medical Assistance page to
find medical provider information in the DRC.
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Consult the CDC
website for the most up-to-date
information.
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For the most recent information
on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s
latest recommendations.
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Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
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Check with your airlines,
cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your
travel plans and/or restrictions.
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Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in the DRC.
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Visit the Department
of Homeland Security’s website on
the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance
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U.S. Embassy Kinshasa,
Democratic Republic of the Congo
310 Avenue des Aviateurs, Kinshasa/Gombe
+243 81-556-0151/0152
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ACSKinshasa@state.gov
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https://cd.usembassy.gov/
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State Department – Consular
Affairs +1 888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
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Democratic Republic of Congo Country Information
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