Kinshasa: F2A visas issued

Immigrant visa: Spouse or child under 21 of lawful permanent resident

Visa services paused at this embassy

This embassy has stopped all visa services, including immigrant visas, because of an Ebola outbreak. You cannot get an appointment here for now.

Details

Since May 18, 2026, the U.S. Embassies in Juba, Kinshasa and Kampala have paused all visa services, including immigrant visas, because of the Ebola outbreak. No appointments can be scheduled. The State Department says it will update its website when scheduling starts again.

Source: State Department: Temporary Pause of Visa Operations.

Last checked Sep 25, 2026.

Interview scheduling at Kinshasa

The State Department’s tool still shows months for Kinshasa. Do not rely on them. See “Visa services paused at this embassy” above.

Source: State Department IV Scheduling Status Tool, updated Oct 7, 2026.

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

374

up 27% from the year before

Per month

Visas issued show how busy the post is, not how long you will wait.