Africa > Democratic Republic of Congo: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 95 346
Active cases: 9 66
Recovered: 84 223
Deaths: 1 463
Vaccination count: 44 84
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
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 48 hours prior to your arrival. Children under the age of 11 are exempt. There is no requirement for a PCR COVID-19 test at the airport upon arrival.
People who are not vaccinated are invited, prior to boarding in the country of departure, to register online at on the National Institute of Biomedical Research website 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 who are not vaccinated will also be subject to this requirement.
Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Quarantine: Depends
Quaratine required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-10.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Yes
Masks are required in public indoor and outdoor spaces. There is a fine of 10,000 Congolese Franc for not wearing a mask.
Public gathering should not exceed 50% capacity of the venue.
Nightclubs and discotheques are currently open in strict compliance with mitigation measures including temperature checks, hand washing, and social distancing, and must close at 11:00 p.m. Police have raided establishments that they consider nightclubs, even before curfew.
Temperature checks are required to enter markets, restaurants, and public buildings.
Businesses, schools, airports, and ports are open. While DRC borders are open, many neighboring countries continue to restrict border crossings.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Public gathering should not exceed 50% capacity of the venue
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
