Practical guides: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Daily life and local laws
Phone, local laws and customs.
Laws and customs
It remains illegal to photograph official buildings, police and military personnel, borders and military installations. What counts as sensitive is unpredictable: always ask people's consent.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Democratic Republic of the Congo, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Democratic Republic of the Congo travel advice: safety and securitySame-sex relations are not illegal but are frowned upon; same-sex couples are not recognised.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Democratic Republic of the Congo travel advice: safety and security
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Democratic Republic of the Congo, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Democratic Republic of the Congo travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: September 16, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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