DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
OF THE CONGO REPATRIATION REQUIREMENTS

Where is the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Central Africa, northeast of Angola

Nationality: noun: Congolese (singular and plural) / adjective: Congolese or Congo

Ethnic Groups: Over 200 African ethnic groups of which the majority are Bantu; the four largest tribes - Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), and the Mangbetu-Azande (Hamitic) make up about 45% of the population

Language(s): French (official), Lingala (a lingua franca trade language), Kingwana (a dialect of Kiswahili or Swahili), Kikongo, Tshiluba

Religion(s): Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 20%, Kimbanguist 10%, Muslim 10%, other (includes syncretic sects and indigenous beliefs) 10%

CONSULATE TELEPHONE: (202) 234-7690

REPATRIATION SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Death certificate (3)
2. Burial/Transit Permit
3. Passport of decedent
4. Embalmer's affidavit
5. Letter of non-contagious disease
6. Funeral home letter stating: 1) only the remains are inside the casket; 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number; 4) cemetery name and location
7. Casket - sealer-type metal
8. Zinc-lined wood shipping box

CONTACT NUMBERS:

DC, Washington: (202) 234-7690

ADDITIONS / CORRECTIONS

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