British Embassy in Kinshasa
Embassy 
United Kingdom Kinshasa, DR Congo
- Address
- 83, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Gombe, Kinshasa
- Website
- gov.uk
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: Zoë Ware
Sources: Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 November 2026
The British embassy in Kinshasa stands at 83, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Gombe, Kinshasa, in Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in DR Congo
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Check with the British embassy in Kinshasa whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
The United Kingdom’s other missions in DR Congo
The British embassy in Kinshasa is the only mission of the United Kingdom in DR Congo on record. DR Congo in turn has 1 mission in the United Kingdom.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Kinshasa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Kinshasa. The head of mission on record is Zoë Ware.
Address and contact
Address: 83, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Gombe, Kinshasa. The record for the British embassy in Kinshasa includes an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
British citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from British citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
When the British embassy in Kinshasa is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Kinshasa for public holidays in DR Congo are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Kinshasa
Current procedures for the British 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 British Embassy in Kinshasa?
The British embassy in Kinshasa is at 83, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Gombe, Kinshasa.
When is the British Embassy in Kinshasa closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
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