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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Serge MOMBOULI
Embassy: 1720 16th Street, NW Washington DC, 20009
Telephone: [1] (202) 726-5500
Fax: [1] (202) 726-1860

US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Christopher W. Murray
Embassy: BDEAC Building, 4th Floor, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Telephone: 242-81-14-80
FAX: 243-81-5324

Embassies and Consulates around the World

Algeria
111 Parc Ben Omar Kouba
Algiers
Tel: (213) 58 68 00

Belgium
16-18 ave F.D. Roosevelt
1050 Brussels
Tel: (32-2) 648 3856
Fax: (32-2) 648 4213

Bulgaria
Blvd Klement Gottwald 54
Sofia
Tel: (359-2) 44 65 18

Cameroon
BP 1422
Yaounde
Tel: (237) 23 24 58

Central African Republic
BP 1414
Bangui

China
7 San Li Tun, Dong Si Jie
Beijing
Tel: (86-10) 532 1644

Congo, Democratic Republic of
179 Blvd du 30 Juin
BP 9516
Kinshasa
Tel: (243-12) 30220

Cuba
Avda 5, No. 1003, Miramar
Havana

Ethiopia
PO Box 5571
Addis Ababa
Tel: (251-1) 15 43 31

France
37 bis rue Paul Valery
75016 Paris
Tel: (33-1) 45 00 60 57

Gabon
BP 269
Libreville
Tel: (241) 73 29 06

Germany
Rheinallee 45
53173 Bonn 2
Tel: (49-228) 357 085
Fax: (49-228) 359 312

Italy
Via Modena 50
00184 Rome
Tel: (39-6) 474 6163

Mozambique
C.P. 4743
Avde Kenneth Kaunda 783
Maputo
Tel: (258-1) 490 142

Namibia
9 Corner Street
PO Box 22970
Windhoek
Tel: (264-61) 226 958
Fax: (264-61) 228 642

Romania
Armeneasca 35
Bucharest
Tel: (40-1) 312 8296
Fax: (

Russia
Kropotinksy per. 12
Moscow
Tel: (7-095) 246 0234

Senegal
Mermoz Pyrotchnie
BP 5243
Dakar
Tel: (221) 24 83 98

United Nations
14 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 744-7840

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Republic of the Congo

U.S. Embassy Web Site in the Republic of the Congo


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.- REPUBLIC OF CONGO RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Congo in 1960, following the country's independence from France. Diplomatic relations were suspended in 1965, then resumed in 1977. In 1992, the Republic of Congo completed a transition to multi-party democracy; the country saw several years of civil conflict during 1997-2003. Due to this, the U.S. Embassy operated out of Kinshasa, DRC from 1997 to 2006. In 2009, a new Embassy compound was built and opened, restoring a full American diplomatic presence in the country.

U.S.- Republic of Congo relations are positive and cooperative. The two countries have worked together on issues such as strengthening regional security, improving the health of Congolese citizens, promoting English language learning, and safeguarding the environment. The United States has supported Congolese democratization efforts, contributing aid to the country's electoral processes and working alongside Congolese civil society and private sector leaders as well as government officials to improve human rights and help build a more stable, secure, democratic, and prosperous Congo.

U.S. Assistance to the Republic of Congo

U.S. foreign assistance to Republic of the Congo is focused on maintaining peace and security, professionalizing the armed forces, and helping prepare those forces to participate in regional peacekeeping missions. Increasing the country’s capability in the area of maritime security (including port management) and training are vital to supporting its ability to prevent conflict and preserve the security it has developed.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The Republic of Congo's economy is based primarily on its petroleum sector, with U.S. companies playing a role in the petroleum production and services sectors. The country's top export to the United States is oil, while imports from the United States include machinery, poultry, optic and medical instruments, and vehicles. The Republic of Congo is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The deep-water port in the economic capital of Pointe Noire is International Ship and Port Facility Security certified, making it eligible to receive and send shipments directly with the United States. The two countries have a bilateral investment treaty designed to facilitate and protect foreign investment.

Republic of the Congo's Membership in International Organizations

The Republic of Congo and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Republic of the Congo is Christopher W. Murray; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Republic of the Congo maintains an embassy in the United States at 1720 16th St NW Washington, DC 20009 (tel: 202-726-5500).

More information about Republic of the Congo is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Republic of the Congo Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Republic of the Congo Page
U.S. Embassy: Republic of the Congo
History of U.S. Relations With Republic of the Congo
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Congo check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving TBA
Currency (XAF) Africaine Franc
Electrical 230 Volts
Telephones Country Code 242



Currency:
CFA Franc (CFAfr) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of CFAfr10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of CFAfr250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Congo is part of the French Monetary Area. Only currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) is valid; currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Bank of West African States) is not. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro.

Credit & debit cards:
MasterCard and Diners Club all have limited use. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Travellers cheques:
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Currency restrictions:
The import and export of local currency is prohibited, except between countries of the Central African group. The import of foreign currency is unrestricted although amounts over £234/US$335 must be declared upon arrival. Export of foreign currency is restricted to the amount imported.

Time:
GMT + 1.

Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco.....................200 cigarettes or 1 box of cigars or tobacco (women are permitted to import cigarettes only)

Liquor........................1 bottle of spirits and 1 bottle of wine

Perfume.....................reasonable amount in open bottles for personal use

Cameras....................no restrictions

Film..........................reasonable for personal use

Agriculture ................refer to consulate

Gifts..........................no duty free allowance

Currency....................no restrictions

Note:........................a license is required for sporting guns



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