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Republic of the Congo Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Republic of the Congo?

3

March

Shoulder
season

4

April

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Republic of the Congo for tourism.

Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 70 to 83 USD

Tourist's budget
from 98 to 126 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 38 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Brazzaville (CG) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6527 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Brazzaville click here

Brazzaville
Brazzaville
Dolisie
Pointe-Noire
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
6527
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Republic of the Congo on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 April 2024• Easter Monday

1 May 2024• Labour Day

Currency

CFA Franc BEAC (XAF) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 XAF
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.15245
65596
GBP
0.13016
76830
USD
0.16429
60866
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Republic of the Congo

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Distance matrix
MilesBrazzavillePointe-NoireDolisieLake Télé Community Reserve
Brazzaville-239179410
Pointe-Noire239-70562
Dolisie17970-494
Lake Télé Community Reserve410562494-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 70 to 83 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 98 to 126 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Republic of the Congo via the Prices link

Currency

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CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Republic of the Congo.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required for arriving travelers from all countries if traveler is ≥9 months of age.

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Republic of the Congo

Wysokie

Areas with malaria

All

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagRepublic of the Congo for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

  • International Certificate of Vaccination required.
  • A letter of invitation or written proof of a hotel reservation is required.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Republic of the Congo the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, E sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket EType E

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

37 / 231
Ranking
5 518 087
Kongo 48%, Sangha 20%, M'Bochi 12%, Teke 17%

Area

38 / 232
Ranking
132 thous. mi²
It is approximately 4% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

36 / 221
Ranking
61.7
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 60.3women 63.2

Median age

37 / 222
Ranking
19.5
Average age of population expressed in years.men 19.3women 19.7

Population growth

36 / 224
Ranking
2.36%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

35 / 210
Ranking
80.3%
Ability to read, write and count.men 86.1%women 74.6%

GDP

33 / 194
Ranking
3 621 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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