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Congo - Consular Information Sheet
April 20, 1994
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 capital--Brazzaville-- and other regions are generally calm although
sporadic disturbances occur in certain outlying neighborhoods of
Brazzaville. These areas are considered dangerous. Night travel outside
the center city area is risky, with some after-dark roadblocks.
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, at (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. 94-050
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 24, 1994, to
delete the Travel Warning and to revise the section on Areas of Instability.