Embassies and Consulates
Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy in New Delhi
Contact details for the Democratic Republic of the Congo embassy, and what your documents must go through before Democratic Republic of the Congo will accept them.
Apostille not accepted — embassy legalisation required
Mission details
Attestation route for Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo is outside the Hague Convention, so an apostille is not accepted. Documents follow the longer legalisation chain, ending with the Democratic Republic of the Congo mission in New Delhi.
Typical timeline: 10–20 working days. We confirm an exact estimate for your specific document and issuing state before you commit.
Democratic Republic of the Congo works in French, so documents in English often need a certified translation into French as well. Where one is required it is normally legalised alongside the original rather than afterwards, and we confirm whether yours needs one before the file is submitted.
One practical point: the mission normally closes on Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national day (June 30) as well as on Indian public holidays. If your deadline is tight, that is worth allowing for.
Process
Step by step for Democratic Republic of the Congo
State verification
HRD for educational documents, Home Department or SDM for personal documents, Chamber of Commerce for commercial documents.
MEA attestation
Ministry of External Affairs attestation in New Delhi. No embassy will proceed without it.
Democratic Republic of the Congo mission attestation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo mission applies its own stamp, with its own form and requirements. We confirm which mission handles India before submitting.
Documents
Documents commonly attested for Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Document | What it needs for Democratic Republic of the Congo | Usually needed for |
|---|---|---|
| Degree & diploma certificates | HRD verification, then MEA attestation, then the Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy | Employment, professional registration, further study |
| Mark sheets & transcripts | HRD verification, then MEA attestation, then the Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy | University admission and credential assessment |
| Birth certificates | Home Department or SDM, then MEA attestation, then the Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy | Dependant visas, school admission, residence |
| Marriage certificates | Home Department or SDM, then MEA attestation, then the Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy | Spouse visas and family sponsorship |
| Police clearance certificates | Home Department or SDM, then MEA attestation, then the Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy | Employment and residence applications |
| Commercial documents | Chamber of Commerce, then MEA attestation, then the Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy | Company registration, tenders, export paperwork |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
No. Democratic Republic of the Congo is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille has no standing there. Documents need MEA attestation followed by attestation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo mission in New Delhi.
HRD verification in the state that issued it, then MEA attestation, then the Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy. Typically 10 to 20 working days end to end, and the university's reply to the HRD department is the part that varies most.
B-3/61, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029. Confirm before travelling there in person — missions relocate and change their public hours.
Timelines, costs, what we need from you and what happens if a document is rejected are answered on our attestation and apostille FAQ.
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