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Italian Embassy in DR Congo

1 embassy

Italy is represented in DR Congo by 1 mission: an embassy in Kinshasa. Italy requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Italian Embassy in Kinshasa

Italy has its embassy in Kinshasa, the capital; the address on record is 8, Avenue Ambassadeur Luca Attanasio, Gombe, Kinshasa (RDC), Kinshasa. The head of mission on record is Sorrentino Sabato Franco. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Italy visa for citizens of DR Congo

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Italy visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 21 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Italy requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance. In DR Congo, applications go to the Italian embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre working for Italy.

DR Congo’s missions in Italy

Missions of DR Congo in Italy (2)

In return, DR Congo has 2 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.

Good to know

Italy in DR Congo

Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; one of them is in DR Congo.

Travel to DR Congo for Italian citizens

Italian 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, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Italian embassy in DR Congo is closed

The Italian embassy in DR Congo closes 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Italian embassy in DR Congo?

The Italian embassy is in Kinshasa, at 8, Avenue Ambassadeur Luca Attanasio, Gombe, Kinshasa (RDC), Kinshasa.

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Italy?

Italy requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

DR Congo requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

Does DR Congo have an embassy in Italy?

Yes, DR Congo has its embassy in Rome, along with 1 other mission in Italy.