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France Embassy and Consulates in Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

France Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

1, Avenue Du Colonel Mondjiba Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phone: +243 815 559 999 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 27 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following DR Congo and French holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 0 minutes
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 15 hours, 56 minutes
Martyrs of Independence Day Saturday, January 03 2 days, 15 hours
Martyrs of Independence Day Sunday, January 04 3 days, 15 hours
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination Friday, January 16 2 weeks, 1 day
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination Saturday, January 17 2 weeks, 2 days
Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14 1 month, 1 week
International Women's Day Sunday, March 08 2 months, 1 week
International Francophonie Day Friday, March 20 2 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Democratic Republic of the Congo including and Kinshasa.

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

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

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

The French representative offices in Democratic Republic of the Congo will be closed in observance of the following DR Congo and French holidays in 2025/2024:

  • New Year's Eve (CD & FR) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)

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Time in France vs Democratic Republic of the Congo

Paris, France time is is same date and time Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 02:03AMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Paris, France 02:03AMWednesday, December 31, 2025

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