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Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Guide

Kinshasa Capital
CDF Currency
French Language
+243 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Most Nationalities; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Visa application form, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit $5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk High
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Taxi scams
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 101
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Poor
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Cash Essential
Mobile Payments Local Mobile Payment Apps
ATM Availability Low
Tipping Tipping Is Expected But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $70 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsEthnic tensions

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Bonjour
Bohn-zhoor
Goodbye
Au revoir
Oh ruh-vwahr
Please
S'il vous plaît
Seel voo pleh
Thank you
Merci
Mehr-see
Sorry
Désolé
Day-zoh-lay
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais?
Par-lay voo ahn-glay?
I don’t understand
Je ne comprends pas
Zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Pouvez-vous parler lentement, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo par-lay lahnt-mahn, seel voo pleh?
Can you help me, please?
Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît?
Poo-vay voo meh-day, seel voo pleh?
What does this mean?
Que signifie cela?
Kuh sig-nee-fee suh-lah?

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Disclaimer

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