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Netherlands embassy in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Where Netherlands citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo get consular help.

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Embassy of the Netherlands in Kinshasa

Embassy of the Netherlands in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Kinshasa, Congo

  • Address Address133, Boulevard du 30 juin, (Croisement de l’avenue des Jacarandas et Boulevard du 30 juin), Kinshasa, Gombe, Democratic Republic of the CongoFront deskMaking an appointment, If you are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and need a, product or service from the Dutch government, find, out how to make an appointment., Opening hours, By appointment only., Closing days, The embassy in Kinshasa will be closed on the following days:, 2026, 1 and 2 January - New Year's Day, 16 January - Commemoration of, the Assassination of President Kabila, 6 April - Easter Monday, 27 April - King's Day, 1 May - Labour Day, 5 May - Liberation, Day, 14 May - Ascension Day, 25 May - Whit Monday, 30 June -, Independence Day, 3 August - Parents' Day, 25 December -, Christmas, 28 December - Embassy closedContact optionsTelephone numberAsk your question by phone: +24 39, 96 05 06 00., If you are calling from the Netherlands, call +31 247 247 247.WhatsApp Click here to send us a, WhatsApp message., Or add our number +31 857 737 400 to the contacts list on your, smartphone and then send a message., Please note, You can only use this number for WhatsApp. You cannot call, or text us on this number. We will only respond to your, WhatsApp message if it is sent in a private chat. If you or someone, else sends us a message in a WhatsApp group, we will not, respond. Do not share any privacy-sensitive information with, us via WhatsApp. For example, a citizen service number or a copy of, a passport. Contact form Go, to our contact form, Bear in mind it may take some time to receive a reply.Other departments, Contact details for other embassy departments and honorary consuls, are listed at www.netherlandsandyou.nl.
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Emergency numbers in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Police 112: UK FCDO lists 112 for the Kinshasa police. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/getting-help. UK FCDO says there is no general emergency medical number. In a medical emergency, contact a hospital. Assistance in major cities is limited. Verified 2026-09-29. Ambulance 103: ITU-T E.129 lists 103 as ambulance emergency service (updated 2024-07-12). UK FCDO gives no general medical number and says to contact a hospital. Source: https://www.itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspx. UK FCDO says there is no general emergency medical number. In a medical emergency, contact a hospital. Assistance in major cities is limited. Verified 2026-09-29. Ambulance 150: ITU-T E.129 lists 150 as medical assistance (updated 2024-07-12). Source: https://www.itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspx. UK FCDO says there is no general emergency medical number. In a medical emergency, contact a hospital. Assistance in major cities is limited. Verified 2026-09-29. Fire 118: UK FCDO lists 118 for the Kinshasa fire service. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/getting-help. ITU-T E.129 (2012-04-03) lists fire as 113. That older number is not stored because the current UK FCDO page says 118. UK FCDO says there is no general emergency medical number. In a medical emergency, contact a hospital. Assistance in major cities is limited. Verified 2026-09-29.

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NetherlandsWorldwide lists this Dutch mission for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Embassy of the Netherlands in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoAddress133, Boulevard du 30 juin(Croisement de l’avenue des Jacarandas et Boulevard du 30 juin)Kinshasa, GombeDemocratic Republic of the CongoFront deskMaking an appointment If you are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and need a product or service from the Dutch government, find out how to make an appointment. Opening hours By appointment only. Closing days The embassy in Kinshasa will be closed on the following days: 2026 1 and 2 January - New Year's Day 16 January - Commemoration of the Assassination of President Kabila 6 April - Easter Monday 27 April - King's Day 1 May - Labour Day 5 May - Liberation Day 14 May - Ascension Day 25 May - Whit Monday 30 June - Independence Day 3 August - Parents' Day 25 December - Christmas 28 December - Embassy closedContact optionsTelephone numberAsk your question by phone:

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