If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, 2022. You qualify to travel on your expired passport if all the following are true: You are a U.S. citizen. You are currently abroad seeking …

Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19 and crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing …

(05 December 2021)  Location: Republic of the Congo Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board …

Due to the Ordered Departure of non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, travel to Ethiopia by U.S. State Department employees, including transit, is prohibited without special permission. Actions to Take: ·        Consider taking alternate routes if traveling through Addis Ababa ·        Contact your airline and ask about transit restrictions ·        Monitor local media for …

  Republic of the Congo – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution   Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19 and crime. Read the  Department of State’s COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country.  Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and …

Event: There is a possibility of demonstrations and civil disturbances today, March 22, in response to the passing of presidential candidate Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas.

The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for the Republic of Congo on March 10, 2021.  The Department continues to advise travelers to reconsider travel to the Republic of Congo. Reconsider travel to the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution due to elections, crime, and civil unrest. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any …

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …

Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government Declares Home Confinement on December 25 and January 1. In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the government of the Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until January 5.  In addition, the government announced a home confinement on December 25 and January 1.  The government …

Reconsider travel to the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime, and civil unrest. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Republic of the Congo due …

Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government extends State of Health Emergency until September 9 and reopened air borders for international flights. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until September 9 to limit the spread of COVID-19 and reopened air borders for international flights. The Congolese air borders opened on …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …

Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government Requires Negative Covid-19 Test Results The government of The Republic of Congo announced that inbound and transit passengers need to present upon arrival a Covid-19 test result less than 5-day-old to gain entry. Passengers with negative test-results will be tested again upon arrival at a designated location before being released …

The U.S. Embassy is working to make seats available for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents on a special commercial flight from Kinshasa N’Djili airport to Washington Dulles Airport on April 9. Travelers will be responsible for onward travel from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) or stays in the Washington, D.C. area. Embassy Brazzaville will facilitate …

The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville is considering all options to facilitate the repatriation of U.S. citizens in the Republic of Congo.  Due to Covid-19, all international passenger flights are suspended, and borders are closed. The government is implementing a curfew and a 20-day confinement as of today, April 1. Ethiopian Airlines is scheduling a 747 …

Event: Covid 19- Republic of Congo Confinement Restrictions to Begin March 31 On March 28, The President of the Republic of Congo declared a public health state of emergency and announced nationwide restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the country.  The measures, to take effect from March 31 to April 30, include: Confinement to …

Event: U.S. Citizens Requesting Assistance to Depart the Republic of Congo Due to Covid 19, international flights are suspended, and borders remain closed. The U.S. Embassy is working to identify transportation options for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents seeking to return to the United States and is working on a new list. If you …

Location:  Republic of Congo Event: On March 21, 2020, In response to Covid-19, the Republic of Congo closed its borders. The government of The Republic of Congo (ROC) has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.  All international passenger flights are suspended. As of March 21, 2020 The Republic of Congo closed its borders. We …

Location:  Republic of Congo Event: On March 18, 2020, the Congolese Ministry of Health confirmed three cases of COVID-19 in the Republic of Congo. The government of Congo has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brazzaville (March 15, 2020)  Location:  Republic of Congo Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide. On “March 15”, the Congolese Ministry of Health confirmed the first case …

Location:  Brazzaville Event: On Friday October 25, the remains of Mrs. Louise Ongagna, General’s Mokoko’s mother are scheduled to arrive at Maya Maya International Airport after 14:00 in preparation for her funeral and burial on Saturday at the Brazzaville downtown cemetery. On Friday the embassy will close at 12:30 as usual and personnel will depart no …