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Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 1714 New Hampshire Ave NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Rwanda, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    1714 New Hampshire Ave NW
    Washington, D.C. 20009
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 232-2882

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:09 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 1714 New Hampshire Ave NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and The White House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 1 Flag of Rwanda / July 4 Flag of United States
  • Liberation Day: July 4 Flag of Rwanda
  • Umuganura Day: August 7 Flag of Rwanda

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter Rwanda.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Rwanda without a visa. The most common types of Rwanda visas are the following.

  • Class V-1(s) single entry visa
  • Class V-1 (m) multiple entry visa
  • Class Q1 (transit visa)
  • Class T2 (tourist visa)
  • Class T3 (tourist - family)
  • Class T4 (visiting diplomat)
  • Class T6-1 (single entry – conference)
  • Class T6-2 (multiple entry – conference)
  • Class T7 (business)
  • Class T8 (tourist - medical treatment)
  • Class T9 (tourist – group tourist)
  • Class T12 (East Africa tourist visa)

Head of Mission

Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C., United States, Rwanda also has 1 representation in the following city of United States:


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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

United States in Rwanda

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (0.29 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • The White House (1.05 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • The Kennedy Center (1.40 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.51 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • National Museum of African American History and Culture (1.57 miles away)

    1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

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  • National Gallery of Art (1.84 miles away)

    Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.53 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (26.96 miles away)
    Baltimore
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  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.69 miles away)
    Harrisburg
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This page was last edited on 07 March 2026 at 06:35 AM (EST).

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