The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Brussels represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Belgium and serves Congolese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Marie De Bourgogne 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 213 49 80 +32 2 213 49 81 |
| Fax | +32 2 213 49 95 |
| secretariat@ambardc.be | |
| Website | www.ambardc.eu |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Christian Ndongala Nkuku, Ambassador |
| National Day | 30 June |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 16:30 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Congolese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Rue Marie De Bourgogne 30 (1000 Brussels).
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 16:30.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Congolese Embassy in Brussels
Christian Ndongala Nkuku heads the embassy as ambassador; the Belgian list gives 3 December 2021 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium. The Democratic Republic of the Congo also has a consulate general in Antwerp. One honorary consulate supports Congolese citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Congolese passports and emergency travel documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Note: most consular matters for Congolese citizens in Belgium are handled by the Congolese Consulate General in Antwerp, whose district covers the whole country.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from Belgium to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Belgian citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday; Congolese celebrations on 30 June (national day) usually mean a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 213 49 80. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Belgium
The Democratic Republic of the Congo in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (this page)
- Antwerp – Consulate General
- Landelies – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Brussels
What is the address of the Congolese Embassy in Belgium?
At Rue Marie De Bourgogne 30, 1000 Brussels.
When is the Congolese Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 16:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Belgium?
Christian Ndongala Nkuku, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Congolese national day?
The national day of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is 30 June; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Is there a Congolese consulate outside the embassy?
Yes: the consulate general in Antwerp.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, www.ambardc.eu. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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