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Drought — Congo
1923.9 km — orange alert in progress — UN / European Commission
Maximum Alerts / Congo
CongoLevel 2/4
Level read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Congo — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Four official readings
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 2/4 — “Exercise Increased Caution”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ orange areas
our reading: some areas are classified orange (advised against except for imperative reasons)
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country+ parts of the country
our reading: all travel advised against to parts of the country
source reviewed 2 June 2026Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel
The four readings on record agree: no restriction on the whole country — France still flags orange areas; the United Kingdom still flags parts of the country.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026
How we read these four advisories
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
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- Send the payment guarantee to the hospital: I do not want to pay anything up front.
- For non-urgent transport or repatriation, tell me what you authorise and arrange. In a life-threatening emergency, I call local emergency services immediately.
What to do, in this order
1Contact assistance without delay›
Otherwise: reduced or refused reimbursement
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
2Ask where to get care›
Check the facility and cover
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
3See a doctor the same day›
Otherwise: nothing is covered
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
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In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
6Once home, report the claim within 30 days›
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Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
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The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
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Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
Where to go, where not to
The country is not uniform: 1 region advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading. Brazzaville is not one of them.
In brief
- Avoid non-essential travel to within 50 km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region due to criminal gangs and armed militias. Global Affairs Canada
- The Foreign Office advises against all travel to within 50 km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region. Foreign Office
- Travel is advised against except for compelling reasons to within 30 km of the border between Republic of Congo and southern Central African Republic due to security situation and presence of criminals, poachers and traffickers. France Diplomatie
- Travel is advised against except for compelling reasons to within 10 km of the border with Cabinda (Angola) and Democratic Republic of Congo in southern Congo due to porous borders and trafficking activities. France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Brazzaville is in no region these official readings advise against; check that it is not in one of the areas quoted below.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Advised against — all but essential travel — areas, not drawn1
Global Affairs Canada — Avoid non-essential travel to within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic due to the…
Partly advised against1
Likouala — within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region
Country-wide vigilance
the rest of the country, including Brazzaville
So:
the trip stays outside the advised-against regions. Any move into a red or orange region calls for a new, written decision. The areas quoted without a region (border, routes, localities) call for the same decision.
FR05.03.2026
Orange areas in the countrySome areas are advised against except for imperative reasons.Your region (Brazzaville): not coveredGB02.06.2026
Some areas: no travel1 region covered, fully or partly.Your region (Brazzaville): not coveredCA24.09.2026
Exercise a high degree of cautionYour region (Brazzaville): not coveredThe official text, region by region
Partly advised against1 region
LikoualaGB
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region.
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Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all but essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic due to the presence of criminal gangs and armed militias.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all but essential travel
Frontière nord avec la République Centrafricaine (RCA)
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all but essential travel
Il est déconseillé, sauf raison impérative, de se rendre dans une bande de 30 km de large le long de la frontière entre la République du Congo et le sud de la RCA, en raison de la situation sécuritaire en RCA, de la porosité des frontières, et de la présence dans cette zone de délinquants, braconniers et trafiquants.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all but essential travel
La zone frontalière avec, d’une part, le Cabinda (Angola) et, d’autre part, la RDC, au sud du pays, est un foyer d’insécurité potentiel, en raison de la porosité des frontières et de l’existence de nombreux trafics. Les déplacements dans cette zone, à l’intérieur d’une bande frontalière de 10 km de large, sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all but essential travel
Frontières avec les autres pays voisins
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Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (05.03.2026) · Natural Earth
since 21 Jun 2026
Drought — Congo
orange alert in progress — UN / European Commission
Now
Level 4 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Ituri and Nord-Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CDC travel notice
Now
Level 3 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Haut-Uélé and Tshopo Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
CDC travel notice
Last change: New information about Ebola screening when arriving in country (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Congo: Cholera Outbreak - Jul 2025ReliefWeb ↗read 15.10.20262025-08-12
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
10-16 19229.9 · 10-17 19363.2 · 10-18 19542.4 · 10-19 19768.7 · 10-20 19951.6 · 10-21 20043.7 · 10-22 20136.2 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
Where, exactly?
What the national level does not tell you
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
- U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against all travel to PARTS of the country · reviewed 2 June 2026
Last announced change : « New information about Ebola screening when arriving in country (‘Entry requirements’ page). » (read the advisory) - France Diplomatie — France classifies SOME AREAS of the country as orange (advised against except for imperative reasons) — the advisory is geographic, check it for your exact destination (read the Security advisory)
4 events located on the map
- Drought — Congo — orange alert in progress — UN / European Commission (source)
- Drought — Congo — orange alert in progress — UN / European Commission (source)
- Level 4 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Ituri and Nord-Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo — CDC travel notice (source)
- Level 3 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Haut-Uélé and Tshopo Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo — CDC travel notice (source)
Safety in figures
Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people
Reading: On the road, 13 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 11.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.
French passport — France Diplomatie
In brief
- Avoid travel within 30 km of the northern border with the Central African Republic due to insecurity and porous borders. France Diplomatie
- Avoid travel within 10 km of the southern borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cabinda (Angola) unless essential. France Diplomatie
- In the Pool department, travel only on RN1 Brazzaville–Ignié–Mindouli–Dolisie–Pointe-Noire or Brazzaville–Kinkala axes, by day, in a two-vehicle 4x4 convoy, with emergency supplies and satellite communication. France Diplomatie
- Register on the Ariane platform before a trip of less than 6 months to the Republic of the Congo to receive security alerts. France Diplomatie
- Carry a photocopy of your passport (including visa page) for city travel; carry the original passport with visa for intercity travel to avoid fines or up to 72-hour detention. France Diplomatie
- Do not drive at night; use convoys of at least two vehicles; avoid intercity public transport; carry first-aid and technical assistance kits; and dial 117 for police or gendarmerie assistance. France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas are advised against except for imperative reasons.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 05.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Except for imperative reasons — orange
- Frontière nord avec la République Centrafricaine (RCA)
- Il est déconseillé, sauf raison impérative, de se rendre dans une bande de 30 km de large le long de la frontière entre la République du Congo et le sud de la RCA, en raison de la situation sécuritaire en RCA, de la porosité des frontières, et de la présence dans cette zone de délinquants, braconniers et trafiquants.
- La zone frontalière avec, d’une part, le Cabinda (Angola) et, d’autre part, la RDC, au sud du pays, est un foyer d’insécurité potentiel, en raison de la porosité des frontières et de l’existence de nombreux trafics. Les déplacements dans cette zone, à l’intérieur d’une bande frontalière de 10 km de large, sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
- Frontières avec les autres pays voisins
Heightened vigilance — yellow
- sur le front de mer. Les promenades sur la plage au-delà de l’ancien wharf, vers le sud, sont déconseillées à toute heure de la journée et de la nuit, en raison de la présence régulière de groupes de délinquants.
- dans les quartiers périphériques de Pointe-Noire.
- dans le centre-ville, la nuit, en raison de la circulation automobile dangereuse (nombreux excès de vitesse, conducteurs en état d’ébriété).
- sur la route de Dolisie. La traversée du massif de Mayombe n’est pas sans danger, notamment par temps de pluie, en raison du trafic des grumiers, de la vitesse excessive des véhicules ou de leur mauvais entretien, qui peuvent provoquer des accidents graves.
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Zones déconseillées sauf raison impérative (en orange sur la carte)
Frontière nord avec la République Centrafricaine (RCA)
Il est déconseillé, sauf raison impérative, de se rendre dans une bande de 30 km de large le long de la frontière entre la République du Congo et le sud de la RCA, en raison de la situation sécuritaire en RCA, de la porosité des frontières, et de la présence dans cette zone de délinquants, braconniers et trafiquants.
Frontières sud avec la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et le Cabinda (Angola)
La zone frontalière avec, d’une part, le Cabinda (Angola) et, d’autre part, la RDC, au sud du pays, est un foyer d’insécurité potentiel, en raison de la porosité des frontières et de l’existence de nombreux trafics. Les déplacements dans cette zone, à l’intérieur d’une bande frontalière de 10 km de large, sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative.
Frontières avec les autres pays voisins
Plus généralement, toutes les frontières terrestres avec les pays voisins (Cameroun, Gabon, RDC) sont des zones potentiellement à risque, en raison des trafics qui peuvent s’y dérouler. Le franchissement inopiné d’une frontière peut conduire à une arrestation sur un territoire pour lequel le voyageur ne dispose pas de visa.
Zones en vigilance renforcée (en jaune sur la carte)
Une vigilance renforcée s’impose sur l’ensemble du territoire de la République du Congo, et plus particulièrement dans le département du Pool.
Région limitrophe du département de la Bouenza et du Pool
Le département du Pool, situé au sud du pays près de la capitale, a été le théâtre de troubles et d’affrontements armés depuis les années 1990. La situation dans la région s’est progressivement stabilisée après la signature d’un accord de cessez-le-feu, en décembre 2017.
Il est possible de se déplacer dans le département du Pool, en empruntant notamment la RN1 Brazzaville - Ignié (PK45) - Mindouli vers Dolisie puis Pointe-Noire, ainsi que l’axe intérieur Brazzaville-Kinkala (la piste qui rejoint ensuite Mindouli est déconseillée en raison de son état).
Une vigilance accrue est cependant recommandée sur ces axes, comme dans l’ensemble du département du Pool, en raison du non-achèvement du processus de désarmement, démobilisation et réinsertion des ex-rebelles, toujours présents dans la zone. Comme sur l’ensemble du territoire, les déplacements interurbains doivent impérativement être effectués de jour, en convoi de deux véhicules 4x4 en bon état et bien équipés (équipements de secours, eau, alimentation, réserve de carburant, moyens de communication satellites).
Les déplacements en dehors de l’axe RN1 doivent être soigneusement préparés, tout déplacement de nuit étant prohibé sauf nécessité impérative. Il est prudent de rendre visite aux autorités administratives ou traditionnelles locales, généralement très accessibles, pour signaler sa présence.
Brazzaville
Le niveau d’insécurité est faible, notamment dans les quartiers du centre où séjournent la plupart des étrangers. Il convient néanmoins d’être vigilant lors des déplacements nocturnes et de circuler avec…
Risques encourus et recommandations associées
Il est recommandé aux voyageurs français, avant un voyage de moins de 6 mois en République du Congo, de s’inscrire sur la plateforme Ariane , ce qui permet de recevoir des alertes de sécurité.
Lors de ses déplacements en ville, il est conseillé de toujours avoir sur soi la photocopie de son passeport (y compris la page avec le visa) et de conserver son passeport original au domicile.
En revanche, lors des déplacements interurbains, il est vivement recommandé de se munir de l’original du passeport contenant le visa. L’impossibilité de présenter le passeport lors d’éventuels contrôles de police ou de gendarmerie peut conduire à une simple amende mais aussi, en fonction des circonstances, à un placement en garde à vue (durée maximale 72h).
Risque routier
Le nombre d’accidents de la route, très élevé, est en hausse continue en l’absence d’une véritable politique de prévention routière. Les services de secours sont limités dans la capitale et les villes principales, et inexistants en dehors, même s’il existe un centre d’appel Police secours (numéro d’appel national : 117).
Pour tout déplacement, il est recommandé de :
- enregistrer les numéros de téléphone de l’ambassade de France et/ou du consulat général à Pointe-Noire ;
- éviter de sortir seul de nuit dans les quartiers excentrés ;
- respecter les injonctions des forces de l’ordre en cas de barrages routiers ;
- attacher systématiquement sa ceinture de sécurité, à l’avant et à l’arrière, y compris en ville ;
- porter un casque et être muni de tous les autres équipements de sécurité obligatoires en France pour les déplacements à moto, bicyclette et autres moyens de mobilité ;
- être extrêmement attentif aux piétons ;
- en cas d’accident ou d’accrochage, ne pas déplacer le véhicule et prévenir rapidement la police ou la gendarmerie (numéro d’appel national : 117).
Lors des déplacements interurbains, il est recommandé de :
- ne pas emprunter les transports en commun interurbains ;
- rouler en convoi d’au moins deux véhicules ;
- ne pas conduire de nuit ;
- se munir de moyens de communication opérationnels (téléphone satellitaire conseillé pour les déplacements interurbains) ;
- se munir des matériels de premier secours et d’assistance technique (pelle, câbles ou sangles résistantes, etc.) si des pistes doivent être empruntées.
Délinquance et criminalité
Il existe un risque de petite et moyenne délinquance (vols avec ou sans violence, cambriolages, agressions à main armée) et un risque criminel limité, principalement à Brazzaville et à Pointe-Noire. Les agressions visent généralement les biens.
Les vols et cambriolages connaissent une recrudescence périodique au moment des fêtes de fin d’année. Il convient d’être particulièrement vigilant pendant cette période et, en tout temps, d’éviter de transporter d’importantes sommes d’argent ou tout objet de valeur. Pour se prémunir du risque de vol à la roulotte, il est recommandé d’éviter de laisser à la vue des effets de valeur dans les véhicules.
Il est déconseillé de fréquenter des quartiers excentrés de nuit, et surtout à pied. En cas de tentative de vol, ne pas résister, porter plainte et relever le détail des circonstances.
Risques politiques et sociaux
La situation économique demeure fragile. Une large partie de la population vit dans la précarité, notamment dans les quartiers périphériques des grandes villes. Cette situation engendre un risque d’instabilité sociale, malgré la forte résilience de la population.
En période de tension, il est recommandé de se tenir à l’écart des rassemblements.
Activités sportives à risque
La pratique d’activités sportives à risque doit tenir compte de la faiblesse générale du réseau hospitalier.
Randonnées
Lors de randonnées, il convient de ne jamais s’éloigner du groupe, particulièrement en forêt.
Baignades
Il est fortement déconseillé de se baigner dans les rapides du fleuve Congo et de ses affluents, très dangereux, ainsi que dans les cascades.
A Pointe-Noire, la baignade dans l’océan peut être dangereuse à certains endroits, notamment sur la côte sauvage. Il n’existe pas de dispositif de secours pour les baigneurs. Il est recommandé de rester prudent et vigilant, en particulier avec les jeunes enfants.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
In brief
- Avoid gatherings and demonstrations, follow local authorities’ instructions such as curfews, and monitor local media and security forces for updates before and during travel. DFAE
- Do not travel to the border area with the Central African Republic due to porous borders, criminal activity, and regional instability. DFAE
- Exercise caution in the Pool and Bouenza departments; monitor local media or tour operators for security updates as conditions can deteriorate unexpectedly. DFAE
- Avoid displaying valuables or large sums of cash, choose secure accommodations, do not walk alone after dark, and travel between cities with a trusted local escort or in convoy; be aware of high petty crime in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and beaches. DFAE
- Expect poor road conditions, fuel shortages, and high accident risks; avoid nighttime travel and internal flights due to unreliable maintenance and safety standards. DFAE
- Prepare for heavy rains causing floods and landslides; follow local evacuation orders and contact relatives immediately if a natural disaster occurs. DFAE
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Le chapitre Risques régionaux spécifiques a été complété (Départements du Pool et de la Bouenza). (published 04.05.2026)
General assessment
Les voyages en République du Congo sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. En raison de tensions sociales, économiques et politiques, des grèves, manifestations et actes de violence peuvent se produire. Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous au travers des médias et auprès des forces de sécurité locales sur la situation sécuritaire actuelle. Tenez-vous à l'écart des rassemblements de foule et des manifestations de tout genre et conformez-vous aux instructions des autorités locales (p.ex. couvre-feux). Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
Specific regional risks
La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Frontière nord avec la République centrafricaine Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans la zone frontalière entre la République du Congo et la République centrafricaine en raison de la situation sécuritaire précaire en République centrafricaine, de la porosité des frontières et de la présence de criminels, de braconniers et de contrebandiers. Départements du Pool et de la Bouenza Dans les départements du Pool et de la Bouenza , des tensions liées à la sécurité peuvent survenir de manière ponctuelle. Le département du Pool a par le passé été particulièrement touché par des troubles et des mesures de sécurité renforcées, notamment en lien avec des événements politiques. Malgré une situation globalement plus stable, une détérioration ne peut être exclue . Faites preuve de prudence. Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous au travers des médias et par le biais de votre tour-opérateur sur la situation sécuritaire actuelle.
Crime
La petite délinquance est élevée, notamment à Brazzaville et Pointe-Noire ainsi que sur les plages. Des attaques à main armée et des cambriolages surviennent également. Il est notamment recommandé d'observer les précautions suivantes:
- ne portez pas sur vous d'objets de valeur (bijoux, montre, etc.) ni de grosses sommes d'argent;
- les taux de criminalité peuvent fortement varier d'une ville ou d'un quartier à l'autre. Renseignez-vous auprès de vos personnes de contact ou du personnel de l'hôtel sur la situation sur place et, en particulier, sur les quartiers à éviter;
- accordez une attention particulière à l'aspect sécuritaire lors du choix de votre hébergement ;
- évitez de vous promener à pied après la tombée de la nuit;
- n'entreprenez des déplacements interurbains uniquement en vous faisant accompagner d'une personne locale digne de confiance et voyagez de préférence en convoi de plusieurs véhicules.
Des actes de piraterie ont été commis à de multiples reprises dans le Golfe de Guinée y inclus les eaux congolaises. Consultez les informations spécifiques: Risques maritimes et piraterie
Natural hazards
Il faut s'attendre à de fortes pluies . Ces intempéries peuvent provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. Le trafic peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbé. Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales (barrages, ordres d'évacuation, etc.).
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 16.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 04.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
In brief
- British nationals must not travel within 50 km of the Republic of Congo–Central African Republic border in Likouala Region due to risks of violence, crime and insecurity. Foreign Office
- Avoid the districts of Boko, Kindamba, Kinkala, Mayama and Mindouli in Pool Region, where violent clashes could resume without warning despite the 2017 ceasefire. Foreign Office
- Carry a colour copy of your passport (including visa entry stamp) at all times; if residing in Congo, also carry a colour copy of your residency card for police checks. Foreign Office
- Do not drive after dark in rural areas, use a well-maintained 4-wheel drive with supplies, travel in convoy and keep doors locked and windows closed to reduce vehicle crime risks. Foreign Office
- Use only UK photocard driving licences or obtain the 1968 IDP if holding a paper licence; hire-car firms may require one year’s experience, higher age and an IDP. Foreign Office
- Show documents through a closed window at frequent, poorly marked checkpoints and remain in your vehicle; expect them anywhere in the country. Foreign Office
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 02.06.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Advise against all travel
- 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. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 02.06.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Warnings — Foreign Office
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.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 02.06.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Regional risks — Foreign Office
This section has safety advice for regions of the Republic of Congo. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .
Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border area in Likouala Region
FCDO advises against all travel within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic ( CAR ) border in Likouala Region.
There is a risk of violence, crime and insecurity in this area due to instability in CAR .
The Pool Region
Some areas in the Pool region have historically been areas of conflict between the government and the Ninja insurgent group. There have not been any reports of live conflict since a ceasefire was agreed in 2017, however a risk remains of violent clashes breaking out with little or no notice, particularly in the districts of Boko, Kindamba, Kinkala, Mayama and Mindouli.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 02.06.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Safety — Foreign Office
This guide also has safety advice for regions of the Republic of Congo .
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorism in the Republic of Congo
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in the Republic of Congo, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Political situation
Demonstrations happen occasionally. In the past, demonstrations have become violent. Even when they are peaceful there is a risk of violence. Avoid any areas with demonstrations.
The Pool Region has historically been an area of conflict between Government Forces and the Ninja insurgent group. Live conflict has not been reported since both parties signed a ceasefire agreement in 2017. Violent clashes could arise again with little or no notice in response to political events. Be vigilant for reports of local unrest.
Crime
There have been reports of crime, particularly opportunistic crime such as pickpocketing, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire, and criminals may target foreigners.
Protecting yourself and your belongings
Take care of your belongings, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. To reduce your personal risk:
- avoid walking in the streets after dark
- do not carry large amounts of cash or valuables
- avoid isolated areas, including beaches
Vehicle crime
Criminals may target your car. Take extra precautions against criminals targeting your vehicle, especially when travelling outside urban centres and anywhere in the Pool Region and Mouyondzi District. Reduce the risk of carjacking and break-ins by:
- locking doors and keeping windows closed, including whilst travelling
- not driving away from main routes
- always parking in a secure location
- making journeys during daylight hours in rural areas
Personal ID
Police may ask you for ID. Always carry a colour copy of your passport, including your visa entry stamp. If you live in Congo, also always carry a colour copy of your residency card.
Road travel
If you are planning to drive in the Republic of Congo, see information on driving abroad .
You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in the Republic of Congo. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit ( IDP ) as well.
Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP .
Some road conditions, particularly in remote parts of the country may be poor, particularly during the wet season from November to May. Reduce the risks of rural travel by using a well-maintained 4-wheel drive vehicle with necessary supplies. Travelling in convoy and in daylight will reduce the risk of being stranded if a breakdown or accident happens.
Checkpoints
There are frequent vehicle checkpoints in the Republic of Congo, which can be poorly marked. If you’re asked for documents at a checkpoint, stay in your vehicle and show them through a closed window.
Air travel
The UK Air Safety List (ASL) lists all known airlines in the Republic of Congo that do not meet international…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department published no readable advisory for this country at this reading: consult travel.state.gov directly.travel.state.gov ↗read 16.10.2026
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Border area with the Central African Republic - Avoid non-essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic due to the presence of criminal gangs and armed militias.
- Border area with the Central African Republic — Avoid non-essential travel to within 50 km of the border with the Central African Republic due to the presence of criminal gangs and armed militias.
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
In brief
- You must carry valid photo identification and your valid visa at all times; local authorities may request to see them and you may be detained if you cannot produce them.
- Always carry an International Driving Permit with your Canadian driver’s licence to drive in the Republic of the Congo; the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% and penalties for drinking and driving are severe.
- Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, including jail sentences and heavy fines; never transport other people’s packages or luggage.
- It is illegal to photograph government buildings, military installations, border crossings or transportation infrastructure; seek permission before photographing official buildings or individuals.
- Arts and crafts are subject to an export tax that must be paid before departure; exporting items of historical significance such as wood pieces, sculptures or paintings is illegal and punishable by heavy fines or jail sentences.
- The currency is the CFA franc (XAF); the economy is primarily cash-based, though major hotels and stores may accept major credit cards, euros or U.S. dollars.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
Local laws
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.
- Pack your own luggage and monitor it closely at all times
- Never transport other people’s packages, bags or suitcases
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Photography
It’s illegal to photograph:
- government buildings
- military installations
- border crossings
- transportation infrastructure, including ports, train stations and airports
Seek permission before taking photos of official buildings or individuals.
Export
Arts and crafts are subject to an export tax that must be paid before your departure. It’s illegal to export items of historical significance, such as wood pieces, sculptures and paintings. Convicted offenders can expect heavy fines or jail sentences.
Identification
Local authorities may request to see your identification at any time. You may be detained by police if you’re unable to produce acceptable identification.
- Always carry valid photo identification and your valid visa
- Keep a photocopy of your passport and visa or travel permit in a safe place in case it’s lost or seized
- Keep a digital copy of your identification and travel documents
Driving
You must have an International Driving Permit along with your valid Canadian driver’s licence to drive in the Republic of the Congo. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% and penalties for drinking and driving are severe. Traffic accidents can quickly draw large crowds. Remain calm if there is a dispute, particularly in a public place. If threatened by a large crowd, seek direct intervention from the local police. International Driving Permit
Traffic violations
If a police officer asks you to pay a fine on the spot for a traffic violation, ask for a written copy of the ticket, which can be paid later at a local court or police station.
International Child Abduction
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and the Republic of the Congo. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in the Republic of the Congo by an abducting parent:
- act as quickly as you can
- consult a lawyer in Canada and in the Republic of the Congo to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
- report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Money
The currency of the Republic of the Congo is the CFA franc (XAF), also known as the Central African CFA franc. The economy is primarily cash-based. Major hotels and stores generally accept major credit cards, as well as euros and U.S. dollars. However, you should confirm when making a reservation. Outside these establishments in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, credit cards are rarely accepted.
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Personal ID
Police may ask you for ID. Always carry a colour copy of your passport, including your visa entry stamp. If you live in Congo, also always carry a colour copy of your residency card.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 02.06.2026 · read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Specific legal provisions
Il est notamment interdit de photographier les installations militaires et les bâtiments et ouvrages publics (aéroports, ponts, etc.). Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont durement réprimées. Les conditions de détention sont précaires.
Cultural specificities
Les relations homosexuelles et la transsexualité sont réprouvées de manière générale.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 04.05.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air: Moderate 41/100PM2.5 16.7 µg/m³ · PM10 17.3 µg/m³
UV high today max 6.5Right now 0.5 · WHO scale 0–11+
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. High UV at midday: sun protection.
Reading 07:00 (Africa/Brazzaville)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Physicians per 1,000 people
Health spending per person (USD)
Life expectancy (years)
No value published by the World Bank in the last eight years for Congo: hospital beds per 1,000 people.
Reading: With 0.2 physicians per 1,000 people (96% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 76 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 11.10.2026
What is happening in Congo right now
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
What governments have just written
Health – editorial change
September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Congo
24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Congo today?
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
- Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
- Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
- International medical cover, 24/7 number saved, and a read of the areas named under Safety & risks before booking the itinerary.
- We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).
Sourcestravel.state.gov · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 04.05 · read 16.10207-country comparison
Is the whole of Congo advised against, or only some areas?
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
- Official answers: United States: no · France: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
- Foreign Office, regional risks: “This section has safety advice for regions of the Republic of Congo. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice. You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice . Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border…”
- Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 02.06 · read 16.10State Department · read 16.10
What are the entry requirements for Congo with my passport?
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
- French passport (France Diplomatie): French nationals require a visa obtained online from the Congolese embassy in Paris before departure, as no visas are issued upon arrival. Visa applications for the Republic of Congo must include proof of accommodation, such as a hotel reservation or a certificate from a local town hall. Visa processing times for the Republic of Congo are three days for express service and seven days for normal service.
- British passport (Foreign Office): British citizens must have a passport valid for the duration of their stay in the Republic of Congo; no extra validity period is required. A visa is mandatory to enter the Republic of Congo; apply before travel via the Republic of Congo Embassy in the UK. Travellers must present a yellow fever vaccination certificate and a polio vaccine certificate to pass border control in the Republic of Congo.
- American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
- Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
- Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 02.06 · read 16.10State Department · read 16.10
Do I need an insurance certificate for a Congo visa?
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
- Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
- Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (EUR 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
- Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
What does Maximum Insurance do in Congo, concretely?
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
- EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue EUR 50,000, cancellation or change EUR 5,000.
- One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
- Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
- Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 14.10
What should I do if hospitalised in Congo?
Six steps, in this order.
- 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
- 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9).
- 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
- 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
- 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
- 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
- Local emergency services: police 117 · fire 118.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Which emergency numbers in Congo?
Local emergency services: police 117 · fire 118
- Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
- France — Consulate of France (385.8 km)
- United Kingdom — United Kingdom (Honorary Consulate) (1.2 km)
- United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (3.1 km) · (+242) 06 612-2000
- Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 14.10
Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Congo?
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
- Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
- Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
- Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
- Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Congo?
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
- Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
- Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
- A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
- Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
How do I use the medical network on this page?
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
- Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
- Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
- The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
- No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.
Which vaccines and health precautions for Congo?
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
- CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Chikungunya, Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria.
- France Diplomatie reports in the country: dengue, malaria, chikungunya — mosquito protection day and night.
- See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
- Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 02.06 · read 16.10
Can I be treated in Congo, or will I be evacuated?
0.2 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
- With 0.2 physicians per 1,000 people (96% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 76 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
- When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).
SourcesWorld Bank · read 11.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Congo: safety, in figures?
Comparable figures (homicides, roads, incidents) are under Safety & risks › Incidents.
- 29.7 road deaths per 100,000 people versus 2.2 in Switzerland (World Bank, WHO).
- On the road, 13 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
Where is my embassy in Congo, and why register?
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
- France — Consulate of France (385.8 km)
- United Kingdom — United Kingdom (Honorary Consulate) (1.2 km)
- United States — Ambassade des États-Unis (3.1 km) · (+242) 06 612-2000
- Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
- Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
- Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 14.10DFAE · updated 04.05 · read 16.10
Which regions of Congo should I avoid, precisely?
1 region advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading.
- Your point (Brazzaville): country-wide vigilance.
- Partly advised against: Likouala.
- Areas quoted without a region: Global Affairs Canada — Avoid non-essential travel to within 50 km of the border with the Central African…
- Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 02.06 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10
Which laws and customs should I know in Congo?
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
- You must carry valid photo identification and your valid visa at all times; local authorities may request to see them and you may be detained if you cannot produce them.
- Always carry an International Driving Permit with your Canadian driver’s licence to drive in the Republic of the Congo; the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% and penalties for drinking and driving are severe.
- Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe, including jail sentences and heavy fines; never transport other people’s packages or luggage.
- It is illegal to photograph government buildings, military installations, border crossings or transportation infrastructure; seek permission before photographing official buildings or individuals.
- Arts and crafts are subject to an export tax that must be paid before departure; exporting items of historical significance such as wood pieces, sculptures or paintings is illegal and punishable by heavy fines or jail sentences.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 02.06 · read 16.10
Who can I call at any hour from Congo?
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
- France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
- Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
- United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
- United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.
- On site, Ambassade de France au Congo: +33 5 33 52 08 48.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 04.05 · read 16.10
A few useful phrases in French for Congo?
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
- Help! → Au secours !
- Call an ambulance! → Appelez une ambulance !
- I need a doctor. → J'ai besoin d'un médecin.
- Where is the nearest hospital? → Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ?
- Call the police! → Appelez la police !
SourcesMaximum Insurance
What should I keep after leaving Congo, and how do I file a claim?
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
- File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
- Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
- Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been — dengue, malaria, chikungunya circulate in the country (France Diplomatie).
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
- Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
- Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
- Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
- €2,290 a year, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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