Travel Safety Index
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Republic of the Congo

Europe

Higher risk than 58% of countries. Main concerns: petty crime and tourist scams.

Government Advisory

45
Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Traveler Practical Risk

45
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: petty crime, tourist scams, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 68, Violent Incident 30, Civil Unrest 50, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 50, Scams 58πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Europe avg: 1868
🎭Scams
Europe avg: 4058
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Europe avg: 5150
🚌Transport
Europe avg: 3850
⚠️Violent Incident
Europe avg: 2430
🌊Natural Disaster
Europe avg: 2624
πŸ₯Health
Europe avg: 1818

Practical advice

  • βœ“Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 10/2/2024
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-10-02 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Republic of the Congo

Is Republic of the Congo safe to travel to?
Republic of the Congo has a practical risk score of 45/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are petty crime and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Republic of the Congo?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Republic of the Congo are: petty crime, tourist scams, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Republic of the Congo?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Republic of the Congo is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Republic of the Congo?
Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.

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