U.S. Embassy in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo

COVID-19 Information Last updated:  09/24/20  Country-Specific Information: The DRC is open for routine business with few restrictions.  Airports, ports, and borders are open.  Masks are required in public spaces. …

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…

Kinshasa – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 50 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to the Democratic Republic of…

Location: Huillerie/Itage area of Gombe at the intersection of Huillerie and Ave de L’Hospital, Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There is…

September 15, 2020 Joint statement by the Chiefs of Mission of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the director of INRB on the…

U.S. citizens in the DRC who intend to vote by absentee ballot in the U.S. federal elections on November 3 should mail their absentee ballots…

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kinshasa announces to the public that it is holding an online auction of empty 40-foot containers.…

Location: Embassy of Rwanda (3642 Blvd Du 30 Juin) near intersection of Ave Lukusa and Ave Kolwezi, Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…

The Department of State adjusted the Travel Advisory for the DRC from Level 4 (Do Not Travel) to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) on August 24,…

Location: Blvd Triomphal, by Palais du Peuple and Stade des Martyrs, Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  Event: There is a planned demonstration starting at…

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: COVID-19 Update & DRC Entry / Exit Requirements State of Emergency in DRC The government of the DRC relaxed…

On August 18, 2020, U.S. Ambassador Hammer launched a new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), three-year, $3 million program to counter trafficking in persons.…

Location: Avenue Roi Beaudouin near Ministry of Interior, Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  Event: There is an active demonstration near the Ministry of Interior…

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  Event: COVID-19 Update & DRC Entry / Exit Requirements State of Emergency in DRC The government of the DRC is…

August 7, 2020 The Department of State reissued country-specific Travel Advisories with updated COVID-19 information.  Visit Travel.State.Gov to see the DRC Travel Advisory and more…

Location: Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There is an active fire at the UNICEF warehouse at the UtexAfrica compound in Gombe, Kinshasa.  Increased…

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa announces to the public that it is organizing an online auction of furniture, equipment, office supplies, hardware, auto spare parts,…

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  Event: COVID-19 Update & Status of Health-Related State of Emergency for DRC State of Emergency in DRC: The government of…

Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place July 23 beginning as early as 07:00 am at the intersection…