Consulates in Bukavu
- 2 missions
- 2 countries
- most embassies are in Kinshasa
Embassies and consulates in Bukavu
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in BukavuAvenue Masikita 9, Bukavu.
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Embassy Branch Office of Switzerland in BukavuAvenue Lundula, Muhumba 86, Bukavu
Missions of 2 countries are based in Bukavu, 2 in all (1 honorary consulate and 1 other office). The embassies to DR Congo are in Kinshasa, about 1,515 km away.
Public holidays in Bukavu
Public holidays in DR Congo
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Martyrs Day
The missions in Bukavu close on DR Congo’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Martyrs Day on Monday 4 January 2027.
Other cities in DR Congo
- 55
- 6
- 3
Good to know
Foreign missions in Bukavu
Among the countries with a mission in Bukavu are Germany and Switzerland.
Types of mission in Bukavu
By type, Bukavu has 1 honorary consulate and 1 other office. Of these, the honorary consulate in Bukavu offers limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Other cities in DR Congo
Besides Bukavu, towns in DR Congo with foreign missions are Kinshasa (55), Lubumbashi (6) and Matadi (3).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Bukavu?
There are 2 foreign missions on record in Bukavu: 1 honorary consulate and 1 other office.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Bukavu?
Missions from 2 countries are based in Bukavu, among them Germany and Switzerland.
Is there an embassy in Bukavu?
No. The embassies to DR Congo are in Kinshasa, about 1,515 km away; Bukavu has honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Bukavu closed?
The missions in Bukavu close on DR Congo’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.