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Swiss Embassy in DR Congo

1 embassy

In DR Congo, Switzerland has an embassy in Kinshasa and 1 other office. Switzerland requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Switzerland’s 2 missions in DR Congo

Swiss Embassy in Kinshasa

Embassy of Switzerland in Kinshasa

Embassy · Kinshasa

Address: Avenue du colonel Tshatshi 654, Gombe
Phone: +243 89 89 46 800
Website: eda.admin.ch
Head of mission: Léo Trembley

At Avenue du colonel Tshatshi 654, Gombe, the Swiss embassy represents Switzerland towards DR Congo. The head of mission on record is Léo Trembley. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Consulates

Embassy Branch Office of Switzerland in Bukavu
Embassy Branch Office · Bukavu

Avenue Lundula, Muhumba 86, Bukavu

Switzerland visa for citizens of DR Congo

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SwitzerlandDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Switzerland

Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo

Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in DR Congo turn to the Swiss embassy in Kinshasa; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

DR Congo’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of DR Congo in Switzerland (1)

In return, DR Congo has an embassy in Switzerland, in Bern.

Good to know

Switzerland in DR Congo

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in DR Congo.

Travel to DR Congo for Swiss citizens

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

When Swiss missions in DR Congo are closed

Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.