Kinshasa: SB1 visas issued

Immigrant visa: Returning 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 Oct 13, 2026.

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

compared with 4 the year before

Per month

0.1

The State Department’s scheduling tool does not list returning residents (SB-1).

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