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

COVID-19 Information Last updated:  10/14/20 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. …

Location: Palais du People, Boulevard Triomphal, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and surrounding area. Event: An official government event is planned for 11:00…

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is launching an online sale of property no longer needed by the Embassy, which may include used furniture, equipment, supplies,…

Location: Avenue du 24 Novembre and Avenue des Citronniers, Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: There are reports of gunshots in the…

Location: A demonstration march is planned from Place Pascal, Commune of Masina through Boulevards Lubumba/Sendwe/Triomphal, to Place Triomphale and Avenue de L’Enseignment, Commune of Kasavuba, Kinshasa,…

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on October 5, 2020.  The Department continues to advise…

The U.S. Embassy will have a representative in Kisangani this week available to meet with U.S. citizens and collect U.S. voting ballots for mailing to…

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…