October 20, 2023 ALERT: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists; Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP …
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On May 11, Nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. CDC’s Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic will no longer be in effect when the Presidential Proclamation Advancing the Safe …
Read More» As of June 17, 2023, the fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (e.g., B1/B2s), and other non-petition based NIVs such as student and exchange visitor visas, will increase from $160 to $185 USD.
Read More» You may be eligible to renew your visa without having to schedule an interview appointment! If you meet the following criteria, you may drop off your documents at U.S. Embassy during our normal document pass-back hours Monday/Wednesday 1400-1500 and Friday 1000-1100. The Consular Section will determine if you are eligible and, if so, will then …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Message for U.S. Citizens – COVID Restrictions Lifted (October 24, 2022) Following a meeting by the National Coordination of Management of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Coordination ratified, among other things, the following measures: The state of health emergency throughout Congo has been lifted effective October 18, 2022; …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Security Alert for U.S. Citizens – Worldwide Caution: Al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death (August 3, 2022) Location: Worldwide Event: On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Message for U.S. Citizens – Register to Vote in the 2022 U.S. Elections! (August 3, 2022) Your Vote Counts! Several primary, general, and special U.S. federal elections are scheduled to take place in the coming months. To participate using an absentee ballot, your state may require you re-register …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Message for U.S. Citizens – Runoff Elections (July 27, 2022) Location: Republic of Congo Event: On Sunday, July 31st, the Republic of Congo will hold legislative and municipal runoff elections throughout the country. Businesses will be closed, and security forces and roadblocks will be deployed. Traffic will be restricted …
Read More» Health Alert U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo (25 July 2022) Location: More than 70 Countries Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . Actions to Take: Travelers should AVOID : Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital lesions; Contact with dead or …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of Congo Message for U.S. Citizens (July 8, 2022) Location: Republic of Congo Event: On Sunday, July 10th, the Republic of Congo will hold legislative and municipal elections throughout the country. Businesses will be closed. Security forces and roadblocks will be deployed. Traffic will be restricted to authorized vehicles …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: Effective Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the CDC rescinded its Order requiring all airline or other aircraft passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 to board any aircraft destined for travel to the United States from a foreign country. CDC’s Order requiring proof …
Read More» Republic of the Congo– Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution C Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to 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 1 Travel Health Notice for the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in …
Read More» Republic of the Congo – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution C H Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime and COVID-19. 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 the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, indicating a …
Read More» Republic of the Congo – Level 3: Reconsider Travel C H Reconsider travel to the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to 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 3 Travel Health Notice for Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, indicating a …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» (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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Republic of the Congo – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution C U H Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, 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 2 Travel Health Notice for Republic …
Read More» Travel Advisory: Republic of the Congo – Level 4: Do Not Travel C U H Do not 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 4 Travel Health Notice for Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19, indicating a very …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Presidential swearing in ceremony Location: Brazzaville Event: On Friday April 16, President Denis Sassou N’Guesso will be sworn in at the Palais des Congrés. Several heads of state will attend the ceremony and will arrive and depart within 24 hours of the ceremony. Roads may be blocked and transportation, including commercial …
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for the Republic of Congo on December 9, 2020. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise normal precautions in the Republic of Congo. Reconsider travel to the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime, and civil unrest. Read the Department …
Read More» The Congolese air borders remain open for international flights. International air carriers are resuming some services into and from Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. These measures may change without notice. Please check with your airline before travelling for up to date regulations. Inbound passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure upon …
Read More» The The Republic of Congo confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on March 14, 2020. As of November 10, there were 5,515 confirmed cases, 4,891 recoveries and 92 confirmed deaths. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until November 26 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Congolese …
Read More» The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until November 6 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Congolese air borders remain open for international flights. International air carriers are resuming some services into and from Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. These measures may change without notice. Please check with your airline …
Read More» Effective October 8, Embassy Brazzaville will resume processing passport applications and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (C.R.B.A.) for American citizens. These services are provided by appointment only, please schedule an appointment on our embassy website. https://cg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/ Due to Covid-19, we are implementing strict social distancing, sanitation measures and wearing a mask is mandatory. For passport services, …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until October 17 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Congolese air borders remain open for international flights. International air carriers are resuming some services into and from Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. These measures may change without notice. Please check with your airline …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government extends State of Health Emergency until September 27 and reopened air borders for international flights. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until September 27 to limit the spread of COVID-19 and reopened air borders for international flights. The Congolese air borders opened …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Republic of the Congo – Level 3: Reconsider Travel C U H Reconsider travel to the Republic of the Congo due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government extends State of Health Emergency until August 19. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until August 19 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The suspension of international passenger flights remains in effect, and Congolese borders remain closed. Domestic passenger flights and road traffic may …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government extends State of Health Emergency until July 30. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until July 30 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The suspension of international passenger flights remains in effect, and Congolese borders remain closed. Domestic passenger flights and road traffic may …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Government extends State of Health Emergency until July 11. The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until July 11 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The suspension of international passenger flights remains in effect, and Congolese borders remain closed. As of June 23, the curfew …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Planned Flight Departing from Brazzaville and Pointe Noire to Washington D.C. on June 17. U.S. Embassy Brazzaville received notice of a planned special flight that can accommodate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) from Brazzaville and Pointe Noire to Washington with the below estimated fare: Brazzaville/ Pointe Noire – Addis …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Tentative Flight Departing from Brazzaville on June 15. U.S. Embassy Brazzaville received a proposition for special flight that can accommodate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) from Brazzaville to Washington with the below fares: Brazzaville – Addis – Washington DC Economy 2,000,000 FCFA Business 4,150,000 FCFA We are compiling a …
Read More» Event:Health Alert: Covid 19- Republic of Congo Curfew extended until May 31 On May 16, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo proposed a plan for progressive deconfinement, which entered into force on Monday, May 18. The declaration in French is attached to this alert. The measures include: The nightly curfew from 8:00pm to …
Read More» Event: Health Alert: Covid 19- Republic of Congo Confinement Restrictions extended until May 15 On April 30, the President of the Republic of Congo extended the public health state of emergency and maintained nationwide restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the country until May10. The measures include: Confinement to homes, excepting essential employees until …
Read More» Event: Health Alert Special Commercial Flight to the United States April 24 Due to COVID 19, international flights are suspended, Congolese borders remain closed, nationwide confinement and a curfew are in effect. The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville is exploring all options to assist U.S. citizens in the Republic of Congo. We are working to arrange commercial …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Brazzaville (March 06, 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 …
Read More» Location: Republic of Congo Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. …
Read More» 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 …
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On October 30, Ambassador Haskell was warmly welcomed by one hundred students from Père-Pierre-Desportes Primary and Secondary School. He was invited by the Association of Sœurs Servantes de Cana, manager of the school and beneficiaries of an Ambassador’s Self Help Fund grant to rehabilitate the school library, build shelves, and to acquire new books and …
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“Hate crimes long committed, unfortunately are ignored … we will encourage legislators to legislate” declared Congolese Head Judge Ms. Sinagani Wowondo. She was reflecting on the impact of the ILEA (International Law Enforcement Academy) training she took part in in Gaborone, Botswana. She was one of 11 Congolese from the Ministries of Justice, Defense, Interior …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), …
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