Kinshasa: H1B visas issued

Nonimmigrant visa: Temporary worker of distinguished merit and ability performing services

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 Oct 13, 2026.

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

compared with 13 the year before

Per month

0.2

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