The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in London represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the United Kingdom and serves Congolese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | London, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7580 3931 |
| Fax | +44 20 7580 8713 |
| missionrdclondres@gmail.com info@ambardc-londres.gouv.cd |
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| Website | www.ambardc-londres.gouv.cd |
| Head of Mission | Ndolamb Ngokwey, Ambassador |
| National Day | 30 June |
Consular Section
| Address | 281 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8QF |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 14:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Consular Section: Monday to Friday: 11:00-14:00 except on public holidays. · Identification for Congolese Nationals: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-14:00 · Consular Section: Tuesdays 9:30-17:30 except on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Congolese public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: 281 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8QF.
About the Congolese Embassy in London
Ndolamb Ngokwey heads the embassy as ambassador; the FCDO list gives 11 May 2023 as the start date. The London Diplomatic List names 13 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission. One honorary consulate supports Congolese citizens elsewhere in the UK.
Do British citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
British citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Other consulates and embassies in London
184 other countries are represented in London, among them: Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (high commission), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Dominica (high commission), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Eswatini (high commission), Ethiopia (embassy), Fiji (high commission), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on UK bank holidays as well as on the Congolese national day: 30 June.
Emergency assistance
Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the United Kingdom
The Democratic Republic of the Congo in the United Kingdom
Measured in a straight line from London, the nearest other Congolese office is the Honorary Consulate in Birmingham (about 160 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from London.
- London – Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (this page)
- Birmingham (160 km) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in London
Do Britons need a visa to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, www.ambardc-londres.gouv.cd. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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