COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: January 19, 2022 *** Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of…
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the...
Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to…
Passport Fee to Increase on December 27, 2021
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Date: December 22, 2021 Event: On Monday, December 27, the fee for a U.S. passport book will increase by…
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: Multiple demonstrations are planned for Wednesday, December 22, 2021, throughout Kinshasa. The demonstrations are scheduled to begin at…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: CENI, Boulevard du 30 Juin, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: Be advised that Boulevard du 30 Juin is blocked by PNC from…
Security Alert: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: CENI, Boulevard du 30 Juin, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Alert: Reduced Consular Operations
Due to the continued spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa will only offer emergency consular services, effective immediately and until further notice. Previously…
The United States Supports the DRC to Build the Democracy that the Congolese People Deserve and Can...
By Mike Hammer, U.S. Ambassador the the DRC On December 9-10, 2021, President Biden is hosting a virtual Summit for Democracy. This will be the…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Location: Democratic Republic of Congo, countrywide 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…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location: Multiple locations in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Event: Multiple demonstrations are planned for Saturday, November 27, 2021 throughout Kinshasa. Organizers have…
Demonstration Alert: Vicinity of U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC
Location: Vicinity of U.S. Embassy, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: Local police have blocked Boulevard du 30 Juin from the Sozacom building to…
U.S. and DRC Law Enforcement Collaborate to Stop Wildlife Trafficking Ring
November 8, 2021 KINSHASA – Two Congolese traffickers were arrested in the United States and approximately $3.5 million worth of ivory, rhino horn, and…
Security Alert: Potential Security Situation in Goma, DRC
Location: Goma, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: There are reports of a potential attack in Goma. There is increased security presence…
Security Alert: Continued Unrest in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC
Location: Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: The city of Bukavu remains locked down. U.S. Embassy Kinshasa has cancelled planned travel to Bukavu…
United States launches next phase of Integrated Youth Development Activity with $5 million for work...
November 3rd, 2021, Idwji The United States government, through USAID, partnered with the government of the DRC to launch the next phase of the Integrated…
Security Alert: Unrest in Bukavu, South Kivu, DRC
Location: Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Event: The city of Bukavu is currently locked down. U.S. government personnel returned to Goma from Idjwi…
ONLINE AUCTION
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,…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the...
THE WHITE HOUSE Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo OCTOBER 30, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES President…
Scam Alert
27 October, 2021 Fictitious invitations to international conferences may be emailed under fraudulent Department of State letterhead. The purpose of these invitations is to trick…
