- Address
- 82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe.
- Phone
- +243 815 56 13 80
- Website
- kinshasa.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Alexander Fierley, Ambassador
Germany
DR Congo
German Embassy & Consulates in DR Congo
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
In DR Congo, Germany has an embassy in Kinshasa and 2 honorary consulates in Bukavu and Lubumbashi. Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
German Embassy in Kinshasa
Germany has its embassy in Kinshasa, the capital; the address on record is 82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe. The head of mission on record is Alexander Fierley, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German honorary consulates in DR Congo
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bukavu
Avenue Masikita 9, Bukavu.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Lubumbashi
1223 Avenue Lumumba, Commune de Lubumbashi.
Germany has 2 honorary consulates in DR Congo, in Bukavu and Lubumbashi; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Germany visa for citizens of DR Congo
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. From DR Congo, the application is made at the German embassy in Kinshasa or through a visa centre appointed by Germany.
DR Congo’s missions in Germany
Missions of DR Congo in Germany (4)
In return, DR Congo has 4 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in DR Congo
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 3 of them are in DR Congo.
Travel to DR Congo for German citizens
German 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, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When German missions in DR Congo are closed
German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in DR Congo?
The German embassy is in Kinshasa, at 82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe.
Does Germany have consulates in DR Congo?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has 2 honorary consulates in Bukavu and Lubumbashi.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do German citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
German citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
Does DR Congo have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, DR Congo has its embassy in Berlin, along with 3 other missions in Germany.