- Address
- Avenue Ngongo Lutete 77, Kinshasa
- Phone
- +243 81 55 66586
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- K L Chabane
South Africa
DR Congo
South African Embassy & Consulates in DR Congo
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
In DR Congo, South Africa has an embassy in Kinshasa and a consulate general in Lubumbashi. South Africa requires a visa from citizens of DR Congo, available online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Kinshasa
South Africa has its embassy in Kinshasa, the capital; the address on record is Avenue Ngongo Lutete 77, Kinshasa. The head of mission on record is K L Chabane. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African consulates in DR Congo
- Consulate General of South Africa in Lubumbashi
No 5 Basoko Ave, Golf Lido, Lubumbashi
South Africa also has a consulate general in Lubumbashi; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
South Africa visa for citizens of DR Congo
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
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Citizens of DR Congo need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
DR Congo’s missions in South Africa
Missions of DR Congo in South Africa (1)
In return, DR Congo has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in DR Congo
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 2 of them are in DR Congo.
Travel to DR Congo for South African citizens
South African citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days. In DR Congo, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in DR Congo are closed
South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in DR Congo?
The South African embassy is in Kinshasa, at Avenue Ngongo Lutete 77, Kinshasa.
Does South Africa have consulates in DR Congo?
Yes, South Africa has a consulate general in Lubumbashi.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from citizens of DR Congo, available online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
South African 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 South Africa?
Yes, DR Congo has its embassy in Pretoria.