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German Embassy & Consulates in the Republic of the Congo

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 honorary consulate

In the Republic of the Congo, Germany has an embassy in Brazzaville and an honorary consulate in Pointe-Noire. Germany requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

German Embassy in Brazzaville

Embassy of Germany in Brazzaville

Embassy · Brazzaville

Today · Closed
Address
Avenue du Roi Baudouin 82, Kinshasa
Head of mission
Dr. Michael Reuss, Ambassador

Germany has its embassy in Brazzaville, the capital; the address on record is Avenue du Roi Baudouin 82, Kinshasa. The head of mission on record is Dr. Michael Reuss, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German honorary consulates in the Republic of the Congo

Germany has an honorary consulate in Pointe-Noire; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Germany visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

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Germany visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Fee: €90
  • 22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in the Republic of the Congo turn to the German embassy in Brazzaville; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

The Republic of the Congo’s missions in Germany

Missions of the Republic of the Congo in Germany (2)

In return, the Republic of the Congo has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in the Republic of the Congo

Worldwide, Germany has 572 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in the Republic of the Congo.

Travel to the Republic of the Congo for German citizens

German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo. In the Republic of the Congo, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When German missions in the Republic of the Congo are closed

German missions in the Republic of the Congo close on the Republic of the Congo’s public holidays, the next being Republic Day (Jour de la République) on Saturday 28 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in the Republic of the Congo?

The German embassy is in Brazzaville, at Avenue du Roi Baudouin 82, Kinshasa.

Does Germany have consulates in the Republic of the Congo?

No career consulate is on record, but Germany has an honorary consulate in Pointe-Noire.

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

Do German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?

German citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Does the Republic of the Congo have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, the Republic of the Congo has its embassy in Berlin, along with 1 other mission in Germany.