This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.
At a Glance
Travel Restrictions
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Tourist Entry: Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Yes
Quarantine Details: Mandatory quarantine for 14 days required for all countries.
Local Restrictions
Lockdown in Effect: Yes
Events: Partially Allowed
Transport: Operational with restrictions
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
Detailed Travel Advisory
Published 12.10.2021
1. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 3 days before arrival. The test result must be in English or French.
2. Passengers must complete a “Travellers Registration Form” before arrival at https://inrbcovid.com/index.php/user/home_en. This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival.
3. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival at their own expense.
Detailed Tourist Information
DRC authorities opened their international and internal borders on 15 August.
All travellers entering DRC are subject to screening, including temperature checks.
Travellers aged 11 and above need to provide proof of a negative coronavirus test upon entry to DRC and/or proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
The test result date must be within the 72 hours prior to your arrival date. Children under the age of 11 are exempt. In addition, the Congolese Civil Aviation Authority has announced that all passengers, even those vaccinated, will be subjected to a PCR COVID-19 test at the airport upon arrival.
Passengers are therefore invited, prior to boarding in the country of departure, to register online at on the National Institute of Biomedical Research website (https://bit.ly/3nIFhSp) to obtain a QR code to be presented on arrival at the sampling centre at the airport.
Registration requires you to upload a photo of your passport and a copy of your ticket. The cost of the test is around US$45, payable online, or on arrival (in cash).
Travellers aged 11 and above must also pay $45 USD for a mandatory test on arrival.
Lockdown Details
A curfew is in place between 10pm and 4am. You should not be outside without justifiable reason (eg a medical emergency during these hours).
Wearing of facemasks is mandatory for anyone in public areas. This includes in public and private transport. The police will issue fines of 5000 Congolese Francs ($3) if masks are not worn.
DRC authorities have announced the following public health measures:
-businesses, banks, restaurants and shops have re-opened in Kinshasa with social distancing measures in place.
-places of worship, stadiums and performance halls have reopened with social distancing measures in place.
-schools, colleges and universities are closed.
-social enterprises eg bars and nightclubs remain closed
Public health measures can change at short notice and you should monitor local media for the latest developments.
Other public measures outside of Kinshasa
Self-isolation for people at risk (over 60 or with existing health issues) is mandatory in South Kivu.
Sources
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo
Data Source: covidcontrols.co
