Embassy of the United States

Information for Travelers

Consular Information Program

Information is available from the Consular Section of the Embassy in the following ways:

• Travel Warnings are issued when the Department of State decides based on all relevant information, to recommend that all Americans avoid travel to a certain country. 
• Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about relatively short-term and/or trans-national conditions that would pose significant risks to the security of American travelers.
• Consular Information Sheets are available for every country in the world. They include such information as the location of the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, crime and security information, road safety, unusual currency and entry regulations, and drug penalties. Consular Information Sheets present information so travelers can make knowledgeable decisions concerning travel to a particular country.
• Warden Messages provide information and emergency messages to American citizens who have registered with the US Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

How to Access Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements and How to Register

Consular Information Sheets, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements are available at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.  They are also available on the Department’s Web site at http://travel.state.gov.  In addition, on this site you can find information on passports and visas, international adoption, international child abduction services, and legal assistance abroad. 

Up to date information on travel and security can also be obtained online at http://www.travel.state.gov.

American citizens are strongly advised to register their travel or residence in DRC in order to receive emergency and other assistance from the U.S. Embassy. Registration can be done in person at the Embassy or online at: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/, using the above-referenced links.

How to Contact the Consular Section in Kinshasa: 

Welcome to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa!

1.     Hours for Public Inquiries

• General Inquiries
  Please call at 081-884-6859, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
•  American Services
  Please call at 081-884-4609, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or after hours for emergencies at 081-556-0151.
• Immigrant Visa Services
  Please call at 081-880-5847, Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Nonimmigrant Visa Services
  Please call at 081-880-3724 Monday to Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Notarial Services
  Please visit our office on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

2.      American Citizen Services

• Emergencies
  Please visit our office Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  or call at 081-884-4609, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.    After hours please call at 081-556-0151
• Registration
  Please visit our office Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or please go online at http://registration.state.gov
• Passport and Report of birth Services
  Please visit our office Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  
  

3.     For Immigrant Visa Services

• Appointments 
  
  * By phone at 081-880-5847: Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and  Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  
  * By email at AEKinshasaConsular@state.gov  from Monday thru Friday.
• Status of Case
  Please send an email to AEKinshasaConsular@state.gov or check the immigration website at www.uscis.gov
• Documents required
  Please send an email to AEKinshasaConsular@state.gov or check our website at http://Kinshasa.usembassy.gov
  

4.     Nonimmigrant Visa Services

• Official Travel
  
  * DRC government employees with previous official visas (A&G) for less than two years may have their office of protocol drop their applications and supporting documents on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  
  * New official travelers for the DRC government should make an appointment online at http://Kinshasa.usembassy.gov
  
  * International organizations employees applying for G4 visas may have their office protocol drop their applications and supporting documents on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  
• Private travel or others
  Please make your appointment through our website at http://Kinshasa.usembassy.gov

How the Consular Section Contacts You: 

Both informational and emergency messages are sent to Americans living in DRC through the warden cascade system. Messages are sent via email, radio and as needed by text messaging (SMS).  You will not receive messages if you are not registered.