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Germany Embassy and Consulates in Democratic Republic of the Congo

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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Kinshasa Bukavu Lubumbashi Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Germany Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Po Box 2051, Brazzaville, Kongo, Republik, Congo

Phone: +242 065 10 01 48 Working hours: Close now

Germany High Commission in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

,Avenue Masikita 9, Bukavu, Congo

Phone: +243 815 56 13 80 Working hours: Close now

Germany Honorary Consulate in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

1223 Avenue Lumumba, Municipality Of Lubumbashi, Congo

Phone: +243 998 99 66 77 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
German World Children's Day	Sunday, September 20	0 minutes
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	2 days, 18 hours
World Tourism Day	Sunday, September 27	6 days, 18 hours
Day of German Unity	Saturday, October 03	1 week, 5 days
Harvest Festival	Sunday, October 04	1 week, 6 days
Grandparents' Day	Sunday, October 11	2 weeks, 6 days
Day of the Libraries	Saturday, October 24	1 month
Daylight Saving Time ends	Sunday, October 25	1 month
World Thrift Day	Friday, October 30	1 month, 1 week
Reformation Day	Saturday, October 31	1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Germany currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Democratic Republic of the Congo including Kinshasa, Bukavu and Lubumbashi.

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

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

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

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

German World Children's Day (DE) Sun, Sep 20, 2026 (12 minutes)

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Visa Information

German visa requirements for DR Congo citizens

Time in Germany vs Democratic Republic of the Congo

Berlin, Germany time is 1:00 hours ahead of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 23:48^PMSaturday, September 19, 2026

Berlin, Germany 00:48^AMSunday, September 20, 2026