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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

United Kingdom Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

United Kingdom Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
83, Avenue Roi Baudouin Gombe Kinshasa Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Phone: +243 81 556 6200 Working hours: Close now (Open in 51 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following DR Congo and British holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Burns Night Sunday, January 25 2 days, 9 hours
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) Monday, February 02 1 week, 3 days
Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14 3 weeks, 1 day
Chinese New Year Tuesday, February 17 3 weeks, 4 days
Carnival / Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 18 3 weeks, 5 days
St. David's Day Sunday, March 01 1 month
Purim Tuesday, March 03 1 month, 1 week
International Women's Day Sunday, March 08 1 month, 1 week
Mothering Sunday Sunday, March 15 1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

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

2 - Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

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

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

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

  • Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 15 hours)

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Time in United Kingdom vs Democratic Republic of the Congo

London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 08:39AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom 07:39AMThursday, January 22, 2026

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