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Portuguese Embassy in DR Congo

1 embassy

Portugal is represented in DR Congo by 1 mission: an embassy in Kinshasa. Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.

Portuguese Embassy in Kinshasa

The Portuguese embassy is in Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo, at Avenue des aviateurs 270, Gombe. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Portugal visa for citizens of DR Congo

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Portugal visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Portugal
  • National visas – temporary stay and residence visas (study, work, D7 passive income, entrepreneurs)
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 14 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal. Applicants in DR Congo turn to the Portuguese embassy in Kinshasa; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

DR Congo’s missions in Portugal

Missions of DR Congo in Portugal (1)

In return, DR Congo has an embassy in Portugal, in Lisbon.

Good to know

Portugal in DR Congo

Worldwide, Portugal has 156 missions in 81 countries; one of them is in DR Congo.

Travel to DR Congo for Portuguese citizens

Portuguese citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days. In DR Congo, Portuguese citizens can turn to the Portuguese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Portuguese embassy in DR Congo is closed

The Portuguese 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 Portugal, such as Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Portuguese embassy in DR Congo?

The Portuguese embassy is in Kinshasa, at Avenue des aviateurs 270, Gombe.

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Portugal?

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

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

Portuguese 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 Portugal?

Yes, DR Congo has its embassy in Lisbon.