Congo (Democratic Republic) Embassy Warsaw

Congolese citizens in Poland, and Polish residents planning a trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, can contact the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Warsaw.

Contact Details

Address Bogatki 3, 02-837 Warsaw, Poland
Telephone +48 22 645 85 18
Email secretariat@ambardcvarsovie.pl
Head of Mission Clèmentine Shakembo Kamanga, Ambassador
National Day 30 June

Opening Hours

No opening hours are published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.

Location of the Embassy

Before your visit

Visitors go to Bogatki 3, 02-837 Warsaw.

  • Opening hours: not published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
  • Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.

Who runs the Congolese Embassy?

The ambassador is Clèmentine Shakembo Kamanga, who presented credentials to the President of Poland on 10 October 2022.

Consular services

Requests the consular staff deal with:

  • Congolese passports and emergency travel documents
  • Registration of births, marriages and deaths
  • Certification and legalisation of documents
  • Certificates for pensions abroad

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the website first.

Do Polish citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Polish citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to be obtained before travelling. Details: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice (in Polish).

Closing days

The embassy is normally closed on Polish public holidays; the Congolese national day (30 June) usually means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.

Emergency assistance

Congolese nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +48 22 645 85 18. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should contact the Polish embassy or consulate responsible for the country; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists the contacts and lets travellers register their trip.

Diplomatic missions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Poland

The Democratic Republic of the Congo in Poland

  • Warsaw – Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (this page)

Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Warsaw

Where is the Congolese Embassy in Warsaw?

At Bogatki 3, 02-837 Warsaw.

Who is the ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Poland?

Clèmentine Shakembo Kamanga, who presented credentials on 10 October 2022, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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 Polish citizens need a visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Yes, a visa is required before travelling.

Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of diplomatic missions in Poland (28 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.

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