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#CARD:Congo:Travel\Consular Information
Congo - Travel Warning
January 25, 1994
The Department of State advises Americans to defer travel to Congo. Since
June 1993, sporadic outbreaks of fighting generated by political disputes
have occurred in Brazzaville. This pattern has continued in 1994. The
Department of State has authorized the dependents of United States
government employees to depart Congo.
No. 94-003
Congo - Consular Information Sheet
February 24, 1994
Warning: The Department of State advises Americans to defer travel to
Congo. Since June 1993 sporadic outbreaks of fighting generated by
political disputes have occurred in Brazzaville. This pattern has continued
into 1994. The Department of State has authorized the departure of United
States government dependents from the Congo.
Country Description: The Congo is a developing nation in central Africa.
Facilities for tourism are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Information on
entry requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of the
Congo, 4891 Colorado Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20011, telephone (202)
726-0825, or the Permanent Mission of the Congo to the U.N., 14 E. 65th St.,
New York, NY 10021, telephone (212) 744-7840.
Areas of Instability: The Congo is in a period of political transition.
The U.S. Embassy in Brazzaville has advised U.S. citizens in the Congo that
civil disturbances between Congolese government forces and opposition
supporters have erupted in various neighborhoods of Brazzaville. The U.S.
Embassy has advised Americans to completely avoid these areas, to avoid
travel throughout the city after dark and to limit discretionary travel
during the day. During this period of unrest, the airport in Brazzaville is
operating during daylight hours only.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in the Congo are limited. Some
medicine is in short supply. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate
cash payment for health services. Not all U.S. medical insurance is valid
outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical
insurance with specific overseas coverage to be of use. Information on
health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's
international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Street crime, including mugging and purse snatching,
is common in Brazzaville, as well as in some parts of the countryside. The
loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A
Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide
useful information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad
and on travel in the region in general. Both are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Detention of Americans: Local security force commanders, particularly in
areas outside of Brazzaville, may detain foreigners and have been known to
attempt extortion. Such detention of U.S. citizens is not always reported
by Congo authorities to the U.S. Embassy. The Embassy has protested such
actions.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain
updated information on travel and security in the Congo.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue Amilcar Cabral in
the capital city of Brazzaville. The telephone number is (242) 83-20-70.
The mailing address is B.P. 1015, Brazzaville, Congo or Box C, APO AE 09828.
No. 94-020
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 17, 1993, to add
the Travel Warning, to correct the telephone number of the Congolese
Embassy, and to add the information on the Permanent Mission to the U.N.
#ENDCARD