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Reissued after periodic review with minor updates.
Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime.
Country Summary: While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Brazzaville. U.S. government employees must use two vehicles for all overland travel outside Brazzaville. In Pointe-Noire, they are restricted to beaches adjacent to their hotels due to crime.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Republic of Congo.
If you decide to travel to the Republic of the Congo:
DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TOTALLY ACCURATE IN A SPECIFIC CASE. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN LAWS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE APPROPRIATE FOREIGN AUTHORITIES OR FOREIGN COUNSEL.
70-83 Section D
Maya Maya Boulevard
Brazzaville
Republic of the Congo
Telephone: +242 06 612 2000
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +242 06 612 2010
Email: BrazzavilleConsular@state.gov
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