The Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of the Congo in Vienna represents Congolese interests in Austria and provides consular services to Congolese nationals and Austrian citizens. The consulate is located in Pressbaum, a municipality in the Vienna-Umgebung district of Lower Austria, approximately 25 kilometers west of Vienna's city center. As an honorary consulate headed by Honorary Consul Martin Litschauer (appointed November 2023), it operates under the oversight of the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Berlin, Germany, which maintains diplomatic accreditation for Austria. The Republic of the Congo (capital: Brazzaville) is distinct from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (capital: Kinshasa), and this consulate specifically represents the Republic of Congo.
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Visa Services
The Honorary Consulate General processes visa applications for Austrian citizens and residents planning to visit the Republic of the Congo for tourism, business, family visits, or other purposes. Visa applications require a completed application form, valid passport with at least six months remaining validity, recent passport photographs meeting international standards, proof of yellow fever vaccination (mandatory for all travelers to the Republic of Congo), confirmed travel itinerary with flight bookings, and proof of accommodation or an official invitation letter from a Congolese host. Business visa applicants need an invitation from a Congolese company or organization. Processing times vary, and applicants should apply well in advance of planned travel dates. It is strongly recommended to contact the consulate to confirm current visa requirements, fees, and processing times before submitting an application.
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Consular Services
The Honorary Consulate General provides consular services for citizens of the Republic of the Congo residing in or visiting Austria. Services include assistance with passport applications and renewals (though processing may require coordination with the Berlin embassy), civil status registration including birth, marriage, and death certificates, document legalization and authentication for papers intended for use in the Republic of Congo, notarial services for legal documents, and emergency assistance for Congolese nationals in distress. The consulate can provide guidance on repatriation matters when necessary. Austrian citizens can obtain consular assistance for document legalization and information about traveling to the Republic of Congo. Given the consulate's honorary status, some services may require referral to or coordination with the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Berlin.
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Business Support
The Honorary Consulate General facilitates economic relations between the Republic of the Congo and Austria, supporting Austrian companies interested in exploring business opportunities in the Congolese market. The Republic of the Congo's economy is heavily dependent on petroleum, which represents the dominant sector, alongside significant natural resources including timber, potash, zinc, and copper. The consulate can provide information about investment opportunities in various sectors, facilitate business introductions and networking, and assist with trade documentation and commercial inquiries. Austria maintains diplomatic and economic relations with the Republic of Congo, with interests in sustainable development, infrastructure, and resource sectors. The consulate works to strengthen commercial ties between Austrian businesses and Congolese partners.
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Special Notes
Important: The Republic of the Congo (capital: Brazzaville) is a separate country from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (capital: Kinshasa). This consulate represents only the Republic of Congo. The consulate is located in Pressbaum, not in Vienna city center—visitors should plan transportation accordingly as it is approximately 25km west of Vienna. All consular visits require advance appointments; no walk-in services are available. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to the Republic of Congo, and proof must be presented with visa applications. For complex diplomatic matters or services beyond the consulate's capacity, Austrian citizens and Congolese nationals may be referred to the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Berlin, Germany, which holds full diplomatic accreditation for Austria. Before traveling to the Republic of Congo, consult current travel advisories from the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA).