French Consulate General in Pointe-Noire
Consulate General 
France Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
- Address
- 4 allée de Makimba, Pointe-Noire
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 15 July 2021
At 4 allée de Makimba, Pointe-Noire, the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire serves French citizens and visitors; France’s embassy is in Brazzaville, about 385 km away. Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Republic of the Congo
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Republic Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,932 | 3,110 | 1,643 | 34.6% | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 6,620 | 4,002 | 2,588 | 39.3% | 19.4% |
| 2025 | 4,782 | 2,666 | 2,260 | 45.9% | 19.1% |
France’s visa offices in the Republic of the Congo, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville | 19,254 | 47.0% |
| Pointe-Noire (this office) | 4,782 | 45.9% |
2025 figures: 4,782 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s consulate general in Pointe-Noire, and 2,666 visas were issued. 2,260 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 45.9%. The refusal rate rose by 6.6 points from 39.3% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 28% compared with 2024 (6,620).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 34.6% (2023) to 45.9% (2025).
France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Republic of the Congo; this office handled 20% of their 24,036 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Brazzaville 47.0%, which makes Pointe-Noire the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Republic of the Congo, 48.7% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
19.1% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Republic of the 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
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France’s other missions in the Republic of the Congo
For matters it cannot handle, the French embassy in Brazzaville (385 km) is responsible. Besides the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire, France has 1 other mission in the Republic of the Congo. The Republic of the Congo in turn has 5 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Pointe-Noire. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: 4 allée de Makimba, Pointe-Noire. The record for the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire includes an official website.
French citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
When the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire is closed
The French consulate general in Pointe-Noire closes on the Republic of the Congo’s public holidays, the next being Republic Day (Jour de la République) on Saturday 28 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Pointe-Noire?
The French consulate general in Pointe-Noire is at 4 allée de Makimba, Pointe-Noire.
When is the French Consulate General in Pointe-Noire closed?
The French consulate general in Pointe-Noire closes on the Republic of the Congo’s public holidays, the next being Republic Day (Jour de la République) on Saturday 28 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in the Republic of the Congo?
The French embassy is in Brazzaville, about 385 km from the French consulate general in Pointe-Noire.
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