DR Congo

Lubumbashi

Copper-belt capital of the south.

You'd fly into Lubumbashi Intl (FBM).

Plan a trip to Lubumbashi Cheapest dates to go
  • Flights from your airport, with door-to-door times
  • Hotels and rentals that fit your budget
  • A day-by-day plan with food, sights and the map
  • The whole trip costed, with what's left over

Before you go: DR Congo

Visa needed before you travel

Entry rules for U.S. passport holders.

Passport
Valid for at least 6 months after you arrive

Do before you fly

  1. Get a visa before you travel.
  2. Bring a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
  • The State Department currently advises against all travel here.

From the U.S. State Department, checked October 2026. Rules change, sometimes quickly: confirm them on travel.state.gov (opens a new tab), which also shows the current safety advisory, before you book. Only use official government sites to apply for visas and travel authorizations; look-alike sites charge extra.

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