The British Embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo maintains and develops relations between the UK and DRC.

Our primary mission is to consolidate peace and reduce poverty in Democratic Republic of Congo. As well as managing the political relationship, we provide consular assistance to British nationals in both countries and support trade and investment. The UK, through the Department for International Development, is a major donor to Democratic Republic of Congo.

Find out more on our UK and Democratic Republic of the Congo news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting DRC.You can access UK government services while in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Urgent assistance

If you’re in Democratic Republic of Congo and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call 243 81 556 6200 or +44 1908 516666. If you’re in the UK and worried about a British national in Democratic Republic of Congo, call 020 7008 1500.

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

Apply online for an emergency travel document

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

If you are due to travel in the next 24 hours, contact us as soon as possible.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document.

Once you have contacted us, you will be advised to make an appointment to apply for an emergency travel document at the British Embassy Kinshasa.

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

We may be able to offer notarial services, including administer an oath, affirmation or affidavit, witness a signature, make a certified copy of a document, unite documents, prepare a document in English or the local language. See the full list of notarial and documentary services we provide.

Consular fees

We charge fees for some of our services. See the full list of consular fees in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Our people

Dr John Murton

British Ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo

Contact us

British Embassy Kinshasa

83, Avenue Roi Baudouin
Gombe
Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Email ambassade.britannique@fco.gov.uk

Enquiries Telephone +243 81 556 6200. If the Embassy number is not available please call +44 1908 516 666

Enquiries Fax +243 81 346 4291

Consular assistance (24 hour) 243 81 556 6200 or call +44 1908 516 666 if the Embassy number is not available.

Email Kinshasa.consular@fco.gov.uk

Access and opening times

UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE

Malabar Group
3, Avenue Mongala

Gombe
Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa enquiries 00243 821502796