Congo
Warnings and insurance
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border area in Likouala Region
FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region.
Some districts in Pool Region
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Pool Region districts of:
- Boko
- Kindamba
- Kinkala
- Mayama
- Mindouli
Mouyondzi District in Bouenza Region
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Mouyondzi District in Bouenza Region.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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