Congo - Kinshasa: is it safe to visit?

US State Dept rates Congo - Kinshasa at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime, civil unrest, armed conflict, and Ebola.

Congo - Kinshasa: what currency is used?

Currency in Congo - Kinshasa: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Congo - Kinshasa: what language do people speak?

Languages of Congo - Kinshasa: French.

Congo - Kinshasa: what is the capital?

The capital of Congo - Kinshasa is Kinshasa.

Congo - Kinshasa travel guide: visa requirements, safety & facts

At a glance

Congo - Kinshasa: know before you go

At a glance

Capital: Kinshasa
Population: 105,789,731
Area: 2,344,858 km² · 905,354 sq mi
Languages: French
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Time zone: UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Calling code: +243
Drives on the: Right
Internet domain: .cd
Landlocked: No, it has a coastline

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Continent: Africa

Member of

African Union
United Nations

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Congo - Kinshasa visa requirements

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Congo - Kinshasa entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 7 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 174 apply online before they travel and 15 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free7 passports

Visa on arrival1 passport

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Safety

Congo - Kinshasa safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 3 of 4Reconsider Travel

Due to crime, civil unrest, armed conflict, and Ebola

US State Dept, updated February 15, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Congo - Kinshasa: frequently asked questions

Congo - Kinshasa visa: do I need one?: Congo - Kinshasa entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 7 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 174 apply online before they travel and 15 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Congo - Kinshasa: is it safe to visit?: US State Dept rates Congo - Kinshasa at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime, civil unrest, armed conflict, and Ebola.
Congo - Kinshasa: what currency is used?: Currency in Congo - Kinshasa: Congolese Franc (CDF).
Congo - Kinshasa: what language do people speak?: Languages of Congo - Kinshasa: French.
Congo - Kinshasa: what is the capital?: The capital of Congo - Kinshasa is Kinshasa.

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