What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Republic of the Congo, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Advice for Congo
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
No numbered levels
Updated 2 June 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:New information about Ebola screening when arriving in country (‘Entry requirements’ page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in the Republic of Congo” of the UK government's travel advice for Congo, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
There’s no central number for emergency services in the Republic of Congo. You can report crimes to local police on 06 665 4804. Few police will speak English.
Check for local medical facilities and carry contact details with you.
Telephone numbers can be unreliable.
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Congo, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Personal ID
Police may ask you for ID. Always carry a colour copy of your passport, including your visa entry stamp. If you live in Congo, also always carry a colour copy of your residency card.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Congo, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
If you take medication, bring enough for your time in the Republic of Congo and make sure it is clearly labelled. Bring a copy of any prescription.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesCE
Voltage230/400 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
25 °C (77 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
109 mm (4.3 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
26 °C (78 °F)
Lows
21 °C (69 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
125 mm (4.9 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
March
Average
26 °C (78 °F)
Lows
21 °C (69 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
165 mm (6.5 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
April
Average
26 °C (78 °F)
Lows
21 °C (70 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
177 mm (7.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
May
Average
25 °C (78 °F)
Lows
21 °C (70 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
158 mm (6.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
June
Average
24 °C (75 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
29 °C (83 °F)
Rain
70 mm (2.8 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
July
Average
24 °C (74 °F)
Lows
19 °C (67 °F)
Highs
28 °C (82 °F)
Rain
51 mm (2.0 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
August
Average
24 °C (75 °F)
Lows
20 °C (67 °F)
Highs
28 °C (82 °F)
Rain
72 mm (2.8 in)
Light clothes, with a light layer for the evenings.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
September
Average
24 °C (76 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
130 mm (5.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
October
Average
25 °C (76 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
205 mm (8.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
November
Average
25 °C (76 °F)
Lows
20 °C (68 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
210 mm (8.3 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
December
Average
25 °C (76 °F)
Lows
20 °C (69 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
156 mm (6.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs.
Packing checklist
A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.
Entry requirements and visas
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Republic of the Congo.
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.