French Embassy in Lubumbashi
Embassy 
France Lubumbashi, DR Congo
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 22 February 2022
France’s embassy to DR Congo is in Lubumbashi. Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Whether the French embassy in Lubumbashi takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
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France’s other missions in DR Congo
Besides the French embassy in Lubumbashi, France has 1 other mission in DR Congo. DR Congo in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Lubumbashi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Lubumbashi.
French citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
When the French embassy in Lubumbashi is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Lubumbashi 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 Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the French Embassy in Lubumbashi closed?
The French embassy in Lubumbashi closes on DR Congo’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for France?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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