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assport/Visa
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| Passports |
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Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, plus proof of sufficient
funds and a return ticket.
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Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or
first connecting aircraft within 48 hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
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Tourist and Business. Single-entry: £40 (one month); £73 (two months); £105 (three months); £145 (six months). Multiple-entry: £65 (one month); £97 (two months); £121 (three months); £194 (six months). Transit: £24 (one-way); £48 (return).
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Three months from date of issue, although multiples are available.
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Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
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Two weeks in person or by post.
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ontact Addresses
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| Office National du Tourisme |
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2 A/B Avenue des Oranges, BP 9502, Kinshasa-Gombe, Congo (Dem Rep)
Tel: (12) 30070.
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| Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the UK |
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281 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8QF, UK
Tel: (020) 7278 9825.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1400.
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| Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the USA |
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1726 M Street, Suite 601, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 234 7690/1.
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ealth
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| Health Care |
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Government expenditure on health is low and the quality of hospitals is poor. It is advisable to take specific personal medicines
as well as supplies such as syringes and drip needles, as medical facilities are available only in larger centres. Doctors
and hospitals expect cash payment in full for health services. Health insurance is essential and it is advisable to include
cover for emergency air evacuation.
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* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over one year of age.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
4 Jan Commemoration of the Martyrs of Independence.
17 Jan National Heroes’ Day.
1 May Labour Day.
17 May National Liberation Day.
30 Jun Independence Day.
1 Aug Parents’ Day.
14 Oct Youth Day.
17 Nov Army Day.
25 Dec Christmas.
2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
4 Jan Commemoration of the Martyrs of Independence.
17 Jan National Heroes’ Day.
1 May Labour Day.
17 May National Liberation Day.
30 Jun Independence Day.
1 Aug Parents’ Day.
14 Oct Youth Day.
17 Nov Army Day.
25 Dec Christmas.
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Overview 