Health Alert: Upcoming Flights – U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC

Health Alert: Upcoming FlightsU.S. Embassy Kinshasa, DRC (May 22, 2020)
Location:  Goma, Kinshasa, and (tentative) Lubumbashi DRC
Event:  Upcoming Flights Departing from Goma and Kinshasa

U.S. Embassy Kinshasa is aware of two upcoming flights departing DRC that can accommodate U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs).

May 26: Goma and Kinshasa to Addis Ababa (organized by Jeffery Travel and Miles Travel)
May 30: Goma, Kinshasa, and (tentative) Lubumbashi to Addis Ababa (organized by Satguru Travel)

Update: Satguru Travel may add a stop in Lubumbashi on May 30th if there is enough interest. Contact the travel agency directly to book.
For both flights, connections are available in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Washington, D.C.  See note on transiting in Addis below.

Please book directly with the travel agency to secure seats.  Tickets are first come, first served.  These flights are NOT organized by U.S. Embassy Kinshasa.

If you wish to return to the United States, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa strongly urges you to book tickets now.  There is no guarantee that additional flights will be available in the near future.  We strongly encourage U.S. citizens and LPRs considering departing to book their tickets immediately.

To book your ticket, please call a travel agency:

Miles Travel (May 26)
+243 818 555 009 (Kinshasa)
+243 818 555 505 (Kinshasa)
kinshasa@milestravelworld.com
lubumbashi@milestravelworld.com
ricky.fih@milestravelworld.com
1547 Immueble Taba Congo, Blvd du 30 Juin, Gombe, Kinshasa

Jeffery Travels (May 26)
+243 816 546 523
+243 817 860 222
+243 817 860 888
+243 812 156 149
salman@jefferytravels.com
mack@jefferytravels.com
aliraza@jefferytravels.com
fatima@jefferytravels.com

Satguru Travel (May 30)
+243 976 807 310
+243 852 610 000
punjabi.jakey@satgurutravel.com
Reservation.fih1@satgurutravel.com

Transiting in Addis

All air passengers planning to transit through Addis Ababa must have onward tickets in hand upon arrival at Bole International Airport or they risk being placed in extended quarantine in a designated hotel at their own expense.  Transit passengers are also strongly advised to have their onward ticket be for a same-day connecting flight.  Bole International Airport authorities are not allowing passengers to stay overnight in the airport.  Transit passengers who do not have same-day connecting flights will be required to spend the night in a designated hotel at their own expense.

Repatriation Loans

Under limited circumstances, the Department of State may offer loans to destitute U.S. citizens to facilitate repatriation.  If you feel you might qualify for such a loan, please email KinshasaUSCitizen@state.gov.  Please note that this loan will require repayment, and loan recipients will not be allowed to renew their passport until the loan is repaid.

Check your U.S. Passport Validity

U.S. citizens should verify that their passports are valid for at least six months from the date of travel. For emergency American Citizen Services, including emergency passports, please contact ACSKinshasa@state.gov immediately.

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