Embassy of France in Kinshasa

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If you are living or residing in Kinshasa and planning a trip to France, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Kinshasa.

This information is for:

DR Congo passport holders living in Kinshasa
French passports traveling/working or living in Kinshasa
Foreign passports currently residing in Kinshasa

Embassy Information

Address:	1, Avenue Du Colonel Mondjiba Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phone:	+243 815 559 999
Fax:	+243 815 559 937
Email:	cad.kinshasa-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website:	cd.ambafrance.org
Office hours:	Monday- Thursday 08:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00
Current time in Kinshasa	01:05 AM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Paris (France)	01:05 AM Thursday, January 01 2026-01-01 (GMT +0100)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to France
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Kinshasa and Paris is 5747.93 km (3571.60 miles). The average travel time is 11 hours 58 minutes.
Time difference: Kinshasa is is same date and time Paris. When the time is 01:05 on January, Thursday 01 in Kinshasa, it is 01:05 on January, Thursday 01 in Paris

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of France in Kinshasa.

Distance from city center 4.27 km ( 2.65 miles)

Nearest airport Maya Maya Airport (BZV)

Distance to airport 7.30 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, January 01, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 7 hours, 55 minutes
Friday (January 02, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 03, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 04, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 05, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (January 06, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (January 07, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

New Year's Day: Jan. 1, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of France in Kinshasa FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of France located?

It is located at 1, Avenue Du Colonel Mondjiba Kinshasa Congo (Democratic Republic). Coordinates: (15.2732968, -4.3207638).

2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Kinshasa?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +243 815 559 999. The working hours are from Monday- Thursday 08:00-13:00 and 15:00-18:00 except official holidays in France and Democratic Republic of the Congo.