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Embassy of France in Kigali, Rwanda

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Embassy of France in Kigali, Rwanda, located at 3 KN33 Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    3 KN33 Street
    Kigali
    Rwanda

  • Telephone

    +250 252 551 824 ,+250 252 551 800

  • Emergency Phone

    +250 0798 976 049

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Kigali: 11:12 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of France in Kigali, Rwanda

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.

  • Independence Day: July 1 Flag of Rwanda
  • Liberation Day: July 4 Flag of Rwanda
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Umuganura Day: August 7 Flag of Rwanda

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Kigali, Rwanda:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Rwandan passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.

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 France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Antoine Anfré, Ambassador

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This page was last edited on 24 June 2025 at 09:25 AM (EST).

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