Visa to the Congo
Tourist, business or family visit visa for foreign nationals.
3 working days
Republic of the Congo · Nairobi
Welcome to the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Kenya
Serving Congolese nationals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and everyone who wishes to discover, visit or invest in the Congo.
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Phone
- +254 707 786 276
- Address
- United Crescent, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
Your procedures
Consular Services
Passports, visas, civil status, legalisation: find the requirements, supporting documents and fees for each procedure.
Document legalisation
Legalisation of diplomas, certificates and commercial documents for use in the Congo.
48 hours
Consular registration
Registration of Congolese nationals living in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania.
Same day
The Ambassador's message
Ambassador's Message
Dear compatriots, dear friends of the Congo, welcome. Our door is open: the Embassy is your home in Nairobi. We work every day to support you and to bring our two countries closer.
Léon François Yendouma
S.E. Léon François Yendouma
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
The Embassy
A mission at everyone's service
The Embassy supports the Congolese community with consular services, promotes the Congo and strengthens the friendship between Brazzaville and Nairobi every day.
Discover the Embassy
Mission
Represent the Republic of the Congo in Kenya and to the international organisations based in Nairobi, protect its nationals and defend its interests.
Vision
A strong Congo–Kenya partnership serving both peoples, and a proud, informed and well-supported diaspora.
Objectives
Grow trade, make travel easier, promote Congolese culture and cooperate with UNEP and UN-Habitat.
Latest
News
Diplomatic Relations
Brazzaville and Nairobi strengthen economic cooperation
A joint commission brings both countries together to boost trade and air links.
Community
The Congolese diaspora celebrates pagne culture in Nairobi
Fashion show, workshops and exhibition: a day dedicated to Congolese fabrics and designers.
Consular Services
Biometric passports: new application slots
To reduce waiting times, the Embassy is opening extra slots on Thursday afternoons.
Calendar
Upcoming events
Congolese cultural evening
- Saturday 10 October · 18:00
- Ambassador's Residence, Gigiri
Congo–Kenya Business Forum
- Monday 19 October · 10:00
- Tribe Hotel, Nairobi
Consular mission to Kampala
- Monday 2 November · 09:00
- Kampala, Uganda
In pictures
Gallery
Downloads
Documents
Closures
The Embassy will be closed on…
No appointments can be booked on these days.
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Mashujaa Day (Kenya)
Tuesday 20 October 2026
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All Saints' Day
Sunday 1 November 2026
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Proclamation of the Republic
Saturday 28 November 2026
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Jamhuri Day (Kenya)
Saturday 12 December 2026
Get in touch
The Embassy is here to help
Our staff welcome you by appointment for all consular procedures. In an emergency, a hotline is available around the clock.
Phone and email
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm