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Belgium Embassy and Consulates in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Kinshasa goma Matadi Lubumbashi Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Belgium Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Boulevard Du 30 Juin, 133 - Gombe / Accès Au Public : Avenue Des Jacarandas - Gombe Kinshasa Congo

Phone: +243 996 022 100 and +243 819 700 159 Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 53 minutes)

Belgium Honorary Consulate in goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Batiment Tmb Ihusi - Avenue Vanny Bishweka - Goma - Congo (Democratic Republic)

Phone: +243 99 375 61 11 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 53 minutes)

Belgium Honorary Consulate in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Avenue Du Chaudron 18 - Quartier Ciné-Palace Matadi Congo

Phone: +243 819 949 850 and +243 998 368 878 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 23 minutes)

Belgium Consulate General in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Avenue Lufira 990 Lubumbashi Congo

Phone: +243 997 015 803 and +243 971 020 025 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 53 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Belgium may close on the following DR Congo and Belgian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination	Friday, January 16	1 week
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination	Saturday, January 17	1 week, 1 day
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month
International Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	1 month, 3 weeks
International Francophonie Day	Friday, March 20	2 months, 1 week
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 29	2 months, 2 weeks
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months, 3 weeks
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	2 months, 3 weeks
Easter Monday	Monday, April 06	2 months, 4 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Belgian Embassies/Consulates are there in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Belgium currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in Democratic Republic of the Congo including Kinshasa, goma, Matadi and Lubumbashi.

2 - Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for Belgium?

DR Congo citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Belgium. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Belgium in Democratic Republic of the Congo for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Belgian embassies in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The Belgian representative offices in Democratic Republic of the Congo will be closed in observance of the following DR Congo and Belgian holidays in 2026/2024:

Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination (CD) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week)

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Visa Information

Belgian visa requirements for DR Congo citizens

Time in Belgium vs Democratic Republic of the Congo

Brussels, Belgium time is is same date and time Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 00:37^AMThursday, January 08, 2026

Brussels, Belgium 00:37^AMThursday, January 08, 2026