Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Operations to the U.S. by Democratic Republic of Congo's air carriers are not permitted unless they arrange to have their flights conducted by a carrier from a country meeting international aviation safety standards. The Department of Defense does not permit U.S. military personnel to use carriers from Democratic Republic of Congo for official business except in extenuating circumstances. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to register at the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa and to obtain updated information on travel and security within the Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.S. Embassy is located at 310 Avenue des Aviateurs, Kinshasa.
Telephone service is often unreliable, and cellular phones are becoming popular.