🇨🇩 Is Congo - Kinshasa safe to visit?

Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Congo - Kinshasa: 18 diplomatic missions from 17 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.

High risk — level 3 of 4Telcomia Safety Index: 3.39/4

Updated Aug 15, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.

What official sources say

Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.

Spain — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC)High risk · 3/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory
United Kingdom — Foreign Office (FCDO)High risk · 3/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory
United States — Department of StateDo not travel · 4/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory

Emergency numbers in Congo - Kinshasa

General emergency
118
Police
112
Ambulance
118

Embassies and consulates in Congo - Kinshasa

18 diplomatic missions from 17 countries, across 3 cities.

NationalityMissions
🇧🇪 Belgium2
🇨🇦 Canada1
🇨🇭 Switzerland1
🇨🇳 China1
🇩🇪 Germany1
🇪🇸 Spain1
🇫🇷 France1
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1
🇬🇭 Ghana1
🇮🇹 Italy1
🇯🇵 Japan1
🇳🇱 Netherlands1

…and 5 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.

The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.

Local language

The main local language in Congo - Kinshasa is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.

See the 16 emergency phrases in French

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Frequently asked questions

Is Congo - Kinshasa safe to visit right now?

The Telcomia Safety Index for Congo - Kinshasa is 3.39/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Aug 15, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.

What is the emergency number in Congo - Kinshasa?

The general emergency number in Congo - Kinshasa is 118. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.

How many embassies are there in Congo - Kinshasa?

Telcomia tracks 18 diplomatic missions from 17 countries in Congo - Kinshasa, across 3 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.

Informational only

This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.

Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.