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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Congo Dem. Rep..
in US Dollar (USD)
Change cash in local currency
Local currency / ISO Code
Congo franc CDF
Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
US Dollars are preferred when using foreign currency to exchange for local currency (especially outside the cities).
Keep exchange and transaction receipts for reconversion.
Time difference with Switzerland
+/- 0 h; - 1 h during our summer time (in the West)
+ 1 h; +/- 0 h during our summer time (in the East)
Capital
Kinshasa
National language
Official language
French
Voltage
220 volt / adapter recommended
Opening hours
Banks
8.00 - 11.30 h (Mon - Fri)
Stores
8.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Sat)
Health situation
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Year-round risk of malaria throughout the country.
Vaccination against yellow fever mandatory.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Kinshasa, 654 Blvd. Colonel Tshatshi, Commune de Gombe
Tel. +243 89 89 46 800 / +243 89 89 46 801
Other information
Security
Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.
Special legal regulations
Photographing persons wearing an uniform, military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
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