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Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

791 Francis Baard Street Arcadia, 0083 Sunnyside 0132 P.O. Box 28795 Pretoria South Africa
Phone: (+27) 12 343 24 55 / (+27) 12 344 6475 / 6 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Democratic Republic of the Congo may close on the following South African and DR Congo holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) Sunday, March 15 2 days, 22 hours
Eid ul Fitr Friday, March 20 1 week
Human Rights Day Saturday, March 21 1 week, 1 day
Good Friday Friday, April 03 3 weeks
Holy Saturday Saturday, April 04 3 weeks, 1 day
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 05 3 weeks, 2 days
Family Day Monday, April 06 3 weeks, 3 days
Freedom Day Monday, April 27 1 month, 2 weeks
Education Day Thursday, April 30 1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many DR Congo Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

Democratic Republic of the Congo currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Democratic Republic of the Congo?

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

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of DR Congo embassies in South Africa?

The DR Congo representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and DR Congo holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (3 days, 3 hours)

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Time in Democratic Republic of the Congo vs South Africa

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 20:48PMWednesday, March 11, 2026
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 19:48PMWednesday, March 11, 2026