Embassy & Consulates of the Republic of the Congo in France

The embassy of the Republic of the Congo is in Paris, the capital of France, at 37 bis, rue Paul Valéry, 75016 Paris Cedex 16. Its phone number and website are on its page.

The Republic of the Congo has 4 honorary consulates in France, in Nice, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo. From France, the application is made at the embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Paris or through a visa centre appointed by the Republic of the Congo.

In return, France has 2 missions in the Republic of the Congo, including its embassy in Brazzaville.

The Republic of the Congo in France

Worldwide, the Republic of the Congo has 35 missions in 27 countries; 5 of them are in France.

Travel to France for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel. In France, citizens of the Republic of the Congo can turn to the embassy of the Republic of the Congo for passports and emergency help.

When the missions of the Republic of the Congo in France are closed

The missions of the Republic of the Congo in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the Republic of the Congo, such as Republic Day (Jour de la République) on Saturday 28 November 2026.