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There are fewer than 900 mountain gorillas left in world. Virunga National Park is home to more than half of the mountain gorilla population.

There are fewer than 900 mountain gorillas left in world. Virunga National Park is home to more than half of the mountain gorilla population.

There are fewer than 900 mountain gorillas left in world. Virunga National Park is home to more than half of the mountain gorilla population.

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BUILDING A NATION
The population of Democratic Republic of Congo is 83,983,932.

BUILDING A NATION
The population of Democratic Republic of Congo is 83,983,932.

BUILDING A NATION
The population of Democratic Republic of Congo is 83,983,932.

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CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Visa, Passport and other consular services.

CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Visa, Passport and other consular services.

CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Visa, Passport and other consular services.

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DRC HydroPower
The DRC is endowed with large mineral resources and has a potential to install up to 100,000 MW of hydropower capacity.

DRC HydroPower
The DRC is endowed with large mineral resources and has a potential to install up to 100,000 MW of hydropower capacity.

DRC HydroPower
The DRC is endowed with large mineral resources and has a potential to install up to 100,000 MW of hydropower capacity.

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AGRICULTURE
It accounts for 42.5 percent of the DRC's gross domestic product, employs 62 percent of its men and 84 percent of its women.

AGRICULTURE
It accounts for 42.5 percent of the DRC's gross domestic product, employs 62 percent of its men and 84 percent of its women.

AGRICULTURE
It accounts for 42.5 percent of the DRC's gross domestic product, employs 62 percent of its men and 84 percent of its women.

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CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Visa, Passport and other consular services.

CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Visa, Passport and other consular services.

CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Visa, Passport and other consular services.

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New Ambassador Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United States of America and United States of America Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and wife Evan Maureen Ryan, White House Cabinet Secretary.

New Ambassador Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United States of America and United States of America Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and wife Evan Maureen Ryan, White House Cabinet Secretary.

New Ambassador Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United States of America, United States of America Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and wife Evan Maureen Ryan, White House Cabinet Secretary.

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ABOUT THE DRC

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Welcome to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) website. We hope you will find all the necessary information for your visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, our beautiful country where the world second largest river basin is found along with the five national parks located in the Congo Rainforest and are part of the UN World Heritage Sites. We believe your visit as a tourist or for investment in the DRC will be of great value to the DRC country vision.
Ambassador François Nkuna Balumuene has been appointed by President Joseph Kabila and as the DRC Ambassador in the United States of America, Mr. Balumuene serves as the primary liaison between the U.S. and the DRC Government in Kinshasa aside from having the responsibility of representing the interests of the DRC and strengthening bilateral relations.
Here, you will find information pertaining consular services for tourists, investors as well as the Congolese Diaspora, about the DRC development and other relevant resources including but not limited to official statements from the Government.

 

OUR CONSULAR SERVICES

Visa application drop-off: Monday to Friday

From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Visa application pick-up: Monday to Friday

From 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

VISA | PASSPORT | TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Visa for all travelers including foreign applicants, passport or travel document for Congolese Nationals, legalization of documents and power of attorney.

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CIVIL AFFAIRS FOR DIASPORA CONGOLESE

The DRC Government is committed to facilitating the travels of Congolese Nationals living abroad and the Embassy in the US will assist Congolese Nationals with DRC Passport issuance, renewals and “Tenant-Lieu”.

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THE EMBASSY

Ambassador François Nkuna Balumuene has been appointed by President Joseph Kabila and is responsible for the direction of the Embassy and its consulates in the U.S. He has the responsibility of representing the interests of the DRC and its citizens while advancing our nations’ bilateral relations and serving as the primary liaison between the U.S. and the DRC government in Kinshasa.

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INVESTING IN THE DRC

The DRC’s investment agency namely the National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANAPI), provides investment facilitation services for initial investments over $200,000 and is mandated to simplify the investment process, make procedures more transparent, assist new foreign investors and improve the image of the DRC as an investment destination.

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ABOUT THE DRC

As the second-largest country on the African continent, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is emerging as a stable and promising leader in Africa, with improved security, a growing economy, and a commitment to democratic governance.

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DRC REPRESENTATIONS

The DRC Government is committed to assisting with Visa for visitors and Investors as well as passport and Tenant Lieu for it's Congolese Nationals leaving abroad. We are found in many countries to make your DRC consular process seamless.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo boasts some of the most abundant natural resources on the planet. With a strong economy, rich farmland and bountiful mineral wealth, the DRC is progressively building towards a brighter future. The DRC’s investment agency namely the National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANAPI) provides investment facilitation services for initial investments over $200,000 and is mandated to simplify the investment process, make procedures more transparent, assist foreign investors and improve the image of the DRC as an investment destination.

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  • 08
  • Sep
Communique – Embassy Opening/ Ouverture de l’Ambassade
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 COMMUNIQUE  L’Ambassade de la RDC vous informe ce jour la reprise de ses activités.  Suite à la Pandémie du Covid-19, toujours présente, l’Ambassade fonctionnera suivant les nouvelles dispositions ci-dessous :  1. L’Ambassade travaille en service minimum et en Back Office (fermée au public) ;  2. Tout accès à l’Ambassade par le public se fera uniquement
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  • 04
  • Jan
VISA FEES CHANGES
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The Fees for Visas have changed. For further information, please see the Notice. Les frais de visas ont changé. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter cet Avis. COMMUNIQUE NOUVEAU TARIFS VISAS

  • 05
  • Sep
Government Agenda Released
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The many concerns expressed by the Congolese people both directly, through the forces consulted, and indirectly through its legitimate elected representatives, organized in provincial caucuses, beyond political divisions, have served as a compass for the development of this Agenda, which is intended to be ambitious and whose motto is “National Recovery from the Bottom Up”.
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  • 05
  • Sep
Announcement of the New Government
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The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Sylvestre Ilunga, on Monday, announced the list of 65-member Government set up seven months after the swearing-in of Felix Tshisekedi as president. The Government has 17 % percent are women. Hereunder some of the appointed Ministers and see attachment to get the full list:
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  • 01
  • Aug
Secretary Pompeo’s Meets DRC President Felix Tshisekedi
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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi in Washington, D.C.  They discussed the future of U.S.-DRC relations following the country’s historic transfer of power earlier this year and expressed their common interest in partnering to deliver a better and more prosperous future…

  • 18
  • Apr
President Felix Tshisekedi visited Washington DC
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L’Ambassade a le reel plaisir de vous annoncer la visite officielle a Washington DC de son Excellence Monsieur le President  de la Republique Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo pour un séjour du 3 au 6 Avril 2019.  SALUTATIONS PATRIOTIQUES. The Embassy has the real honor and it is with great pleasure that we are announcing the
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Mount Nyiragongo is located inside Virunga National Park