Embassy of Canada to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Kinshasa
We provide services to Canadians and Australians visiting and living in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Death abroad
Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
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Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-04-06 | Celebration in honor of Simon Kimbangu |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day in DRC |
| 2026-05-18 | Queen's Day |
| 2026-06-30 | Independence Day in DRC |
| 2026-07-01 | Canada Day |
| 2026-08-03 | Parents' Day in DRC |
| 2026-09-07 | Labour Day in Canada |
| 2026-10-12 | Thanksgiving |
| 2026-11-11 | Remembrance Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Day after Christmas |
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