Facilities for tourism are limited. A passport and a visa are required. Night travel outside the city center should be avoided. Medical facilities in the Congo are limited.
Some medicine is in short supply.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid or accepted outside the United States. Travelers should consider supplemental medical coverage. Street crime, including mugging and purse snatching, is common in Brazzaville, as well as in some parts of the countryside. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.