The Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Berlin represents the Republic of the Congo (capital: Brazzaville), distinct from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located in Berlin's Westend district at Rheinallee, the embassy serves as the primary diplomatic mission for Congolese nationals in Germany and maintains bilateral relations between the two countries. The embassy also holds accreditation to Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia, serving Congolese citizens across these Central European nations. The Republic of the Congo maintains diplomatic presence in several German cities, with the Berlin embassy coordinating consular services and promoting economic and cultural ties between the Republic of Congo and Germany.
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Visa Services
The embassy processes visa applications for German citizens and residents planning to visit the Republic of the Congo for tourism, business, family visits, or other purposes. Applicants must submit a completed visa application form, valid passport with at least six months remaining validity, recent passport photographs, proof of yellow fever vaccination (mandatory for entry to Republic of Congo), confirmed travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation or invitation letter. Business visa applicants require an official invitation from a Congolese company or organization. Processing times vary, and applicants are advised to apply well in advance of planned travel dates. Visa fees are payable in Euros. It is strongly recommended to contact the embassy directly to confirm current requirements, fees, and processing times before applying.
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Consular Services
The embassy provides comprehensive consular services for citizens of the Republic of the Congo residing in or visiting Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia. Services include passport issuance and renewal, national identity card processing, civil status registration (births, marriages, deaths), document legalization and authentication, and emergency assistance for Congolese nationals in distress. The embassy offers notarial services for legal documents and assists with repatriation matters when necessary. German citizens can obtain document legalization services for papers intended for use in the Republic of the Congo. Given the embassy's multi-country accreditation, consular services may require advance scheduling to accommodate visitors from various countries.
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Business Support
The embassy facilitates economic relations between the Republic of the Congo and Germany, supporting German companies interested in Congolese markets and promoting bilateral trade. The Republic of the Congo possesses significant natural resources including petroleum, timber, potash, zinc, and copper. The country's economy is heavily petroleum-dependent, with oil production representing a major sector. The embassy can provide information about investment opportunities, facilitate business introductions, and assist with trade documentation. Germany maintains economic relationships with the Republic of Congo, particularly in energy, infrastructure, and sustainable development sectors. The embassy works to strengthen commercial ties and support development cooperation initiatives.
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Special Notes
The embassy represents the Republic of the Congo (capital: Brazzaville), which is a separate country from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (capital: Kinshasa). This distinction is important when seeking diplomatic services or planning travel. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to the Republic of Congo, and proof must be presented with all visa applications. Travelers should consult current travel advisories from the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) regarding security conditions and health requirements. The embassy also has consular offices in Frankfurt am Main, Hanover, and Munich for regional consular services. It is recommended to contact the embassy before visiting to confirm current opening hours, required documentation, and appointment availability. The embassy serves multiple countries (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia), so advance scheduling is advisable.