Is It Safe to Travel to the Republic of the Congo?Advisories checked 9 November 2026. Check the official advisory on the day you travel: governments change them often, sometimes weekly.
The US rates the Republic of the Congo Level 2 (Exercise increased caution). The UK advises against all travel to parts of the Republic of the Congo. Canada advises a high degree of caution, with stricter advisories for some regions.
All three governments give the same level. Some regions carry stricter warnings than the rest of the country.
The three advisories side by side
US Department of State
2Level 2“Exercise increased caution”
“Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime. While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo.”
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
2Level 2“Advises against travel to parts of the country”
“FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region. Find out more about why.”
Government of Canada
2Level 2“Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)”
“The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)”
Regions with stricter warnings
These are the governments’ own words. We do not add or change any region names.
FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, updated 27 October 2026.
Canada also gives regional advisories for the Republic of the Congo on its official page (updated 24 September 2026). Read the Canadian advisory
What the levels mean
TravelDecl places each government’s advice on a common 1 to 4 scale so the three can be compared. The wording in each column is the government’s own.
| Level | Meaning | US | UK | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Level 1 | Normal precautions | Level 1: Exercise normal precautions | No advice against travel | Exercise normal security precautions |
| 2Level 2 | Increased caution | Level 2: Exercise increased caution | Advises against travel to parts of the country | Exercise a high degree of caution |
| 3Level 3 | Reconsider or avoid non-essential travel | Level 3: Reconsider travel | Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country | Avoid non-essential travel |
| 4Level 4 | Do not travel | Level 4: Do not travel | Advises against all travel to the whole country | Avoid all travel |
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Questions
What level is the Republic of the Congo travel advisory?
The US rates the Republic of the Congo Level 2 (Exercise increased caution). US advisory updated 1 October 2024. The UK advises against all travel to parts of the Republic of the Congo. UK advisory updated 27 October 2026. Canada advises a high degree of caution, with stricter advisories for some regions. Canadian advisory updated 24 September 2026.
Does the UK advise against travel to the Republic of the Congo?
Not for the whole country. The UK advises against all travel to parts of the Republic of the Congo. UK advisory updated 27 October 2026. In its words: “FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region.”
Is the Republic of the Congo safe for tourists?
TravelDecl does not give its own verdict. Here is what the governments say: The US rates the Republic of the Congo Level 2 (Exercise increased caution). The UK advises against all travel to parts of the Republic of the Congo. Canada advises a high degree of caution, with stricter advisories for some regions. Advisories checked 9 November 2026. Check the official advisory on the day you travel.
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Sources and methodology
- US Department of State: travel advice for the Republic of the Congo, updated 1 October 2024. US Department of State: public domain (US Government work).
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: travel advice for the Republic of the Congo, updated 27 October 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Government of Canada: travel advice for the Republic of the Congo, updated 24 September 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Levels on the common 1 to 4 scale are mapped from each government’s own rating: US levels 1 to 4 as published; UK: no advice against travel = 1, against travel to parts = 2, against all but essential travel to the whole country = 3, against all travel to the whole country = 4; Canada: its four risk levels in order. We do not combine them into a single score.
Advisories checked 9 November 2026. This page has not yet been checked by hand.