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United States: entry currently suspended for Congolese (Republic of the Congo) passport holders

Entry of Congolese (Republic of the Congo) nationals as visitors (and immigrants) is fully suspended by Presidential Proclamation 10998 from 1 Jan 2026, with narrow exceptions.

Your circumstances

Passport:
🇨🇬 Congolese (Republic of the Congo)
Lives in:
Not specified (general rule)
Going to:
🇺🇸 United States
Purpose:
Holiday

Entry currently suspended for this passport

US entry suspended for this passport

Entry of Congolese (Republic of the Congo) nationals as visitors (and immigrants) is fully suspended by Presidential Proclamation 10998 from 1 Jan 2026, with narrow exceptions.

Exceptions and notes

  • Applies to nationals outside the US without a valid US visa on 1 Jan 2026; visas issued before then are not revoked. You can still apply and attend an interview, but a visa will generally not be issued.
  • Exceptions include US permanent residents, dual nationals travelling on a passport of a non-listed country, certain diplomatic/official visas, Special Immigrant Visas for US government employees and participants in certain major sporting events.
  • Case-by-case national-interest exceptions are possible.

Official source: travel.state.gov · Last checked 4 Oct 2026. Rules like this can change quickly — check before you book.

Before you go to United States

Cash you can bring in and take out

Bringing cash in
Report currency and monetary instruments totalling more than USD 10,000 to CBP (FinCEN Form 105) when entering.
Taking cash out
Same reporting duty when leaving the US with more than USD 10,000.

Official source: cbp.gov · Last checked 4 Oct 2026 · Details

Common tourist traps

  1. Pickpocketing and purse-snatching

    How it works: Thieves work crowded places and public transport.

    How to avoid it: Carry only what you need and keep valuables hidden.

  2. Rental-car break-ins

    How it works: Rental cars are easy to spot; thieves break in for luggage or passports left inside, even in the trunk.

    How to avoid it: Never leave passports or valuables in the car, and park in lit car parks.

  3. Drink spiking

    How it works: Drinks can be spiked in bars and clubs.

    How to avoid it: Watch your drink and do not accept drinks from strangers.

All 7 traps for United States →

Emergency numbers in United States

Other traps paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 18 Aug 2026 · Last checked 4 Oct 2026.