The Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Geneva is the official point of contact for relations between the Republic of the Congo and Switzerland, including services for Congolese citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Chabrey 8, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 731 88 21 |
| Fax | +41 22 731 88 17 |
| missioncongo@bluewin.ch | |
| Head of Mission | Aimé Clovis Guillond, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| consulatcongo@bluewin.ch |
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Rue Chabrey 8, 1202 Geneva is the embassy’s address.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Congolese Embassy?
The current head of mission is Ambassador Aimé Clovis Guillond, who presented credentials in April 2018. The Republic of the Congo’s embassy is based in Geneva, not in the federal capital Bern.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Congolese passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Republic of the Congo
Do I need an appointment?
Contact the embassy before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Travelling from Switzerland to the Republic of the Congo
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for the Republic of the Congo to this embassy. The FDFA has no general travel warning for the Republic of the Congo. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Congolese national holiday (15 August). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Congolese citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 731 88 21. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In the other direction, Swiss nationals in the Republic of the Congo can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Kinshasa, which also covers the Republic of the Congo; the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between the Republic of the Congo and Switzerland
The Republic of the Congo in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of the Republic of the Congo (this page)
Switzerland in the Republic of the Congo
- Pointe-Noire – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Geneva
Where is the Congolese Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue Chabrey 8, 1202 Geneva.
Who heads the Congolese Embassy in Geneva?
Aimé Clovis Guillond, in office since April 2018.
Does the FDFA warn against travel to the Republic of the Congo?
There is no general FDFA travel warning for the Republic of the Congo; check the current travel advice before you go.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for the Republic of the Congo. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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