Congolese nationals in and around Birmingham can turn to the Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Birmingham for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | 71 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6EX, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 7404 897263 |
| frankluaba@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Franck Tenday Lwaba, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 71 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6EX.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Birmingham do?
This honorary office looks after Congolese interests in Birmingham. According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list of honorary consulates, the post is held by Franck Tenday Lwaba (since 29 March 2009). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +44 7404 897263 and e-mail frankluaba@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
Birmingham lies in England (postcode area B18). Distance to the Congolese Embassy in London: about 160 km.
British citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Which Congolese office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Congolese citizens contact the Congolese Embassy in London.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national day (30 June). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the UK
- London – Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate (this page)
FAQ: the Congolese honorary consul in Birmingham
Where do I renew my Congolese passport if I live near Birmingham?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Congolese Embassy in London.
How do I contact the Congolese honorary consul in Birmingham?
By phone on +44 7404 897263 or by e-mail to frankluaba@gmail.com.
Who is the Congolese honorary consul in Birmingham?
Franck Tenday Lwaba, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Do Britons need a visa to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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