- Address
- Avenue des Aviateurs 310, Kinshasa
- Website
- cd.usembassy.gov
United States
DR Congo
US Embassy in DR Congo
1 embassy
In DR Congo, the United States has an embassy in Kinshasa. Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
US Embassy in Kinshasa
The United States has its embassy in Kinshasa, the capital; the address on record is Avenue des Aviateurs 310, Kinshasa. Its website is linked on its page.
United States visa for citizens of DR Congo
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United States visa requirements for citizens of DR Congo
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. From DR Congo, the application is made at the US embassy in Kinshasa or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.
DR Congo’s missions in the United States
Missions of DR Congo in the United States (2)
In return, DR Congo has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in DR Congo
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in DR Congo.
Travel to DR Congo for US citizens
US citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days. In DR Congo, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in DR Congo is closed
The US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in DR Congo?
The US embassy is in Kinshasa, at Avenue des Aviateurs 310, Kinshasa.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
US 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 the United States?
Yes, DR Congo has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.