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Belgian Embassy & Consulates in DR Congo

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In DR Congo, Belgium has an embassy in Kinshasa and a consulate general in Lubumbashi. Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.

Map: Belgium’s 2 missions in DR Congo

Map: Belgium’s 2 missions in DR Congo

Belgian Embassy in Kinshasa

At Boulevard du 30 Juin 133, Kinshasa, the Belgian embassy represents Belgium towards DR Congo. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Belgian consulates in DR Congo

Belgium also has a consulate general in Lubumbashi; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Belgium visa for citizens of DR Congo

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Belgium visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Belgium
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel. From DR Congo, the application is made at the Belgian embassy in Kinshasa or the consulate in Lubumbashi or through a visa centre appointed by Belgium.

DR Congo’s missions in Belgium

Missions of DR Congo in Belgium (3)

In return, DR Congo has 3 missions in Belgium, including its embassy in Brussels.

Good to know

Belgium in DR Congo

Worldwide, Belgium has 201 missions in 107 countries; 2 of them are in DR Congo.

Travel to DR Congo for Belgian citizens

DR Congo requires a visa from Belgian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days. In DR Congo, Belgian citizens can turn to the Belgian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Belgian missions in DR Congo are closed

Belgian missions in DR Congo 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, and usually on some holidays of Belgium, such as Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Belgian embassy in DR Congo?

The Belgian embassy is in Kinshasa, at Boulevard du 30 Juin 133, Kinshasa.

Does Belgium have consulates in DR Congo?

Yes, Belgium has a consulate general in Lubumbashi.

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Belgium?

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Belgian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Does DR Congo have an embassy in Belgium?

Yes, DR Congo has its embassy in Brussels, along with 2 other missions in Belgium.