Receive Information and Tips about the DR Congo from French Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your French compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Congolese culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other French in the DR Congo, living in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Goma and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Kinshasa.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for French food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the French InterNations Community:

• Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from France in the DR Congo.
• Receive and share advice in our the DR Congo Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for foie gras in Kinshasa...
• Browse the InterNations Places database for the DR Congo to find institutions like the nearest French embassy and many others.

From the massive expanse of tropical jungle along the Congo River to the mountainous terraces in the west, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly French expats in the DR Congo.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow French in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in the DR Congo. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Congolese yassa, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Kinshasa's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the fertile plateaus of Katanga, the sandbanks of the Congo River, and other impressive landmarks across the DR Congo.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from France and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Bonjour from our French living in the DR Congo!