COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Republic of Congo - Brazzaville (15 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter the country.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter the country.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Transiting passengers must quarantine at their own expense at government-designated facilities until their travel resumes.

• All arriving and transiting passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within 72 hours prior to departure.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• A COVID-19 test certificate for tests conducted in other countries is accepted.

Test on arrival??

• No with exceptions

• Passengers who do not present a negative COVID-19 test certificate upon arrival will have to undertake a COVID-19 test at the airport.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All arriving and transiting passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within 72 hours prior to departure. Travellers below the age of 11 are exempt.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Passengers who do not present a negative COVID-19 test upon entry are required to self-isolate for 14 days, pending the results of tests performed on arrival.

• Transiting passengers will also have to quarantine at their own expense at government-designated facilities until their travel resumes.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• International flights are operating on a limited basis.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Land and river borders are closed until further notice. Transportation of cargo is allowed with prior permission.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• A curfew will remain in force from 23:00 until 05:00 (local time) in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire until further orders.

• The state of emergency has been extended for a further 20 days until 27 November.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks are required.

• Travel within the country is not restricted.

• Public transportation is operating.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels and accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars and night-clubs are closed.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship have been allowed to reopen.

Events allowed?

• No

• Sporting events and large gatherings are banned.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing a mask in public places is mandatory.

Others

• All passengers age 11 and older exiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must present a negative COVID-19 test from the INRB or a laboratory approved by the Ministry of Health, with the test performed within 3 days prior to departure. Visit INRBCOVID.com for information on testing in the DRC.

Advice

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.