Democratic Republic of the Congo
Travel Factsheet •
CDF
Currency
French
Language
+243
Calling Code
R
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 101
Ambulance: 112
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa required for most nationalities; check specific requirements.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Cash essential
ATMs:
Low
Daily Budget:
$70
Tipping:
Tipping is expected but not mandatory.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Rare
Pharmacy:
Limited hours
Essential Phrases
Hello
Bonjour
Goodbye
Au revoir
Please
S'il vous plaît
Thank you
Merci
Sorry
Désolé
Things to Avoid
Ignoring health precautionsNot having proper permitsUnderestimating travel times
Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Ethnic tensions