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French Embassy in DR Congo

2 embassies

France is represented in DR Congo by 2 missions: an embassy in Lubumbashi and 1 other office. France requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: France’s 2 missions in DR Congo

French Embassy in Lubumbashi

Embassy of France in Lubumbashi

Embassy · Lubumbashi

The French embassy is in Lubumbashi.

Consulates

Embassy of France in Kinshasa
Embassy · Kinshasa

France visa for citizens of DR Congo

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FranceDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo

Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
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
13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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France requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance. From DR Congo, the application is made at the French embassy in Lubumbashi or through a visa centre appointed by France.

DR Congo’s missions in France

Missions of DR Congo in France (1)

In return, DR Congo has an embassy in France, in Paris.

Good to know

France in DR Congo

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 2 of them are in DR Congo.

Travel to DR Congo for French citizens

French citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days. In DR Congo, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in DR Congo are closed

French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.