German Embassy in Kinshasa
Embassy 
Germany Kinshasa, DR Congo
- Address
- 82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe.
- Website
- kinshasa.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 672 42
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Head of mission: Alexander Fierley, Ambassador
Sources: German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 25 September 2026
The German embassy in Kinshasa stands at 82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe., in Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo. Germany requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Kinshasa
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
täglich von 8 - 12 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung An folgenden Feiertagen bleibt die Botschaft geschlossen.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in DR Congo
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Kinshasa, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for citizens of DR Congo
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Germany requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 127 | 22 | 10.8% | 63.8% |
| 2024 | 252 | 171 | 39 | 15.7% | 56.1% |
| 2025 | 305 | 229 | 18 | 6.1% | 72.5% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Kinshasa received 305 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 229. 18 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 6.1%. In 2024 it had been 15.7%: the rate fell by 9.6 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 21% compared with 2024 (252).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 6.1% (2025) to 15.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in DR Congo, 40.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 5th largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 72.5% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of DR Congo.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Germany’s other missions in DR Congo
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Bukavu
Avenue Masikita 9, Bukavu.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Lubumbashi
1223 Avenue Lumumba, Commune de Lubumbashi.
All missions of Germany in DR Congo (3)
Besides the German embassy in Kinshasa, Germany has 2 other missions in DR Congo. Honorary consulates: Bukavu and Lubumbashi. DR Congo in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Kinshasa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Kinshasa. It is headed by Alexander Fierley, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe. The record for the German embassy in Kinshasa includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
German citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
When the German embassy in Kinshasa is closed
The German embassy in Kinshasa closes on DR Congo’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Kinshasa
Current procedures for the German embassy in Kinshasa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Kinshasa?
The German embassy in Kinshasa is at 82, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Kinshasa-Gombe.
When is the German Embassy in Kinshasa closed?
The German embassy in Kinshasa closes on DR Congo’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
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