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D.R. CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo: Travel Info
How do you get into the country?Due to the ongoing military conflicts in some parts of the country, tourist trips to the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not recommended. We expressly warn against traveling to the east and north-east of the country. If you still have to or want to go to the country, you can do this in different ways: Airplane There are flight connections from Frankfurt, Vienna and Zurich to Kinshasa. The only international airport in the country is located in Kinshasa. Ship There is an international port in Matadi on the Congo River. There are irregular ferry services to the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. Railway Railway connections lead to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania as well as to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. The route to Lobito in Angola should be avoided because of the uncertain political situation. Car The roads connecting with neighboring countries are in a very bad condition and often impassable in the rainy season. The borders are usually closed and also dangerous. Travel in the countryTravel within the country is limited and extremely dangerous for foreigners. Outside the province of Kinshasa, a permit from the "Direction Générale de Migration" (DGM) is always required. Public transport or vehicles with foreign license plates may not be used. Air connections There are many domestic air connections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Small planes can also be chartered. Bus A bus network connects all major cities. However, the buses are overcrowded and unpunctual. Railways The country's rail network covers around 5,000 km. Railway connections exist between Lubumbashi and Ilebo, as well as to Kalemie and Kindu and between Kinshasa and Matadi. Roads, rental cars In the Democratic Republic of the Congo around 5,600 km of paved roads have been built. The roads are generally in poor condition and only passable in the vicinity of larger cities. 4x4 vehicles are required inland. Roadblocks, car thefts, and robberies can be expected. Many roads are impassable during the rainy season. An international driver's license is required. Ferry Connections There are approximately 1,500 km of navigable waterways in the country. Ferries operate in the Congo between Kinshasa, Kisangani and Ilebo. International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, the international license plate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is:
Currency, shoppingThe national currency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the Congo Franc (Franc Congolais) 1 Franc Congolais = 100 Centimes Due to the domestic political situation, the approved banknotes are constantly changing. In the country, however, US dollars and euros are also permitted as means of payment and are very popular. Country-specific goods, souvenirs Popular souvenirs are hand-made bracelets and other jewelry, wooden sculptures (especially made of ebony), local paintings and wickerwork. Import and exportLocal currency The import and export of the local currency is prohibited. Foreign currencies For the import of foreign currencies from an amount of 10,000, - US dollars (or the corresponding equivalent) there is a declaration obligation. The export of foreign currencies is only permitted up to an amount of USD 10,000 (or the equivalent), there is an obligation to declare. Valuables Little is known about the customs regulations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The export of works of art, especially those made of ivory and malachite, is prohibited. The export of precious metals such as gold and silver as well as diamonds mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo requires authorization. Entry and exit regulationsFormalities, visasTourists from EU countries require a valid passport and a visa to enter the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A valid yellow fever vaccination must be proven when entering from a yellow fever infection area. Visa department of the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Im Meisengarten 133 53179 Bonn Tel: 0049 - (0) 228 - 85 81 60 Fax: 0049 - (0) 228 - 934 92 37 Email: [email protected] Issuing of visas in Austria and Switzerland See under Representations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Austria and Representations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Switzerland. Travel medicine, vaccinations and warningsInfectious DiseasesIn the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the following infectious diseases are to be expected in Germany and Central and Northern Europe:
Vaccination recommendations
Compulsory vaccination For all persons older than one year and arriving from a yellow fever infection area designated by the WHO, vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory. Yellow fever vaccination for children In most of the countries where a yellow fever vaccination is required, this also applies to children over one year of age, in some countries even from six months. It should be noted that vaccination against yellow fever had a number of side effects, such as encephalitis. Around two-thirds of those affected were children under six months. Therefore, under no circumstances should children under this age be vaccinated. But children under one year of age should also not be vaccinated if possible. If in doubt, yellow fever infection areas must then be avoided. Any vaccination against yellow fever may only be carried out in specially authorized yellow fever vaccination centers! Malaria prophylaxis When traveling in the country, it is strongly advised to undergo malaria prophylaxis. However, if the side effects seem questionable to you, you should at least have a "stand-by preparation" with you. Current warningsForeign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany Citizens' Service Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 51000 www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de Democratic Republic of the Congo: Diplomatic missionsVisit Countryaah for a full list of Democratic Republic of the Congo embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in GermanyEmbassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo The embassy building is located in a rather simple one-story villa in the Westend in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The next underground station is on Theodor-Heuss-Platz and is served by the U 2 line, which runs between Pankow and Ruhleben. The embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been in the building since 2003. Ulmenallee 42a 14050 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 3011 1693 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 8149 0494 Consulates
German representations in the Democratic Republic of the CongoEmbassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kinshasa 82, Avenue Roi-Baudouin BP 8400 Kinshasa - Gombe Tel: 00243 - (0) 815 - 561 380 Fax: 00243 - (0) 813 - 464 461 Email: [email protected] www. kinshasa.diplo.de The German embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is also responsible for:
Austrian representations of the Democratic Republic of the CongoThe Federal Republic of Austria does not have an embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but is represented by an honorary consulate. The embassy is responsible for: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Austria in Kenya 2nd floor, City House, Corner Wabera Street/Standard Street Nairobi : POBox 30560 00100 Nairobi Tel: 00254 - (0) 20 - 319 076 00254 - (0) 20 - 319 077 00254 - (0) 20 - 319 078 Fax: 00254 - (0) 20 - 342 290 Email: [email protected] www.aussenministerium.at/nairobi The Austrian embassy in Kenya is still responsible for:
Honorary consulate in Kinshasa (without passport authorization) 8, Chemin Riviera, C/Ngaliema Kinshasa : BP 12646 Kinshasa I Tel: 00243 - 998 180 163 Sat-Fax: 870 76 114 6569 Email: [email protected] Representations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in AustriaHonorary Consulate General of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Neusiedlerstrasse 52 2340 Mödling Tel: 0043 - (0) 2236 - 892 172 Fax: 0043 - (0) 2236 - 892 172 Email: [email protected] Swiss representations of the Democratic Republic of the CongoSwiss Embassy in the Democatic Republic of the Congo 654, Blvd Colonel Tshatshi Commune de Gombe Kinshasa : Ambassade de Suisse BP 8724 Kinshasa Democatic Republic of the Congo Tel: 00243 - (0) 89 - 894 6800 00243 - (0) 89 - 894 6801 Fax: 0041 - (0) 31 - 324 1804 Email: [email protected] www.eda.admin.ch/kinshasa The Swiss embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is still responsible for:
Representations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in SwitzerlandEmbassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chancellerie Sulgenheimweg 21 Case postale 5261 3001 Bern Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 371 3538 0041 - (0) 79 - 628 5553 Fax: 0041 - (0) 31 - 372 7466 Email: rdcambassy @ bluewin.ch Consular section of the embassy Section consulaire de l'Ambassade Sulgenheimweg 21 Case postale 5261 3001 Bern Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 371 3538 0041 - (0) 79 - 628 5553 Fax: 0041 - (0) 31 - 372 7466 Email: rdcambassy @ bluewin.ch
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