republic of the congo

Restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to the Republic of the Congo (RoC) is permitted but requires approval from in-country management and consultation with Global Security prior to departure. All travelers to Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) must take the following actions:

Get approval from in-country management
Forward a copy of the approval to CWT or their designated travel agent prior to tickets being issued
Travelers must use only vetted airlines for both international and domestic travel
Visitors' company sponsors should coordinate travel assistance and company transportation to and from the airport
If travel coordination occurs, travel assistance will be at airport to provide assistance with emigration and transportation from and to the airport of Pointe-Noire
Overland travel from Cabinda, Angola, into RoC must be coordinated among the travel and security teams of both Congo and Angola personnel through your sponsor

Travel to/through the Pool region is prohibited.

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

The RoC has generally been politically stable since the end of its civil war in 1999. The March 2021 elections occurred with little violence. Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire experienced several days of protests and riots in October 2015 when opposition movements attempted to block a constitutional referendum permitting long-serving President Denis Sassou Nguesso to seek a new term of office.

Following the 2016 elections, an outbreak of violence occurred in southern Brazzaville and a military offensive against alleged rebels in the Pool region. The government has experienced severe fiscal challenges (owing to low oil prices) and a resurgence of political instability is possible.

Transit of the Pool region, located just to the east of Brazzaville, poses risks given sporadic banditry, residual rebel activity and sporadic military operations there. Travel to/through the Pool region is prohibited.

Petty crime occurs across the country and is particularly acute in the vicinity of Pointe Noire's beaches.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for the Republic of the Congo is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors in Republic of the Congo should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid crowds and demonstrations
Avoid displaying valuables, including cash, electronics, and jewelry
Limit movements, especially after dark
Use reliable private car services for transportation
Avoid political demonstrations and other gatherings, which sometimes turn violent
Do not take photographs of military, security sites, or government buildings as it is illegal
Be vigilant while walking near any roadway as local drivers can be aggressive and pedestrian right-of-way is not always respected
Do not import plastic bags from abroad as they are prohibited
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to the Republic of the Congo

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.