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High Commission of Rwanda in Kampala, Uganda

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High Commission of Rwanda in Kampala, Uganda, located at Nakayima Road plot 2, Kitante, Opposite the Uganda Museum. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    Nakayima Road plot 2, Kitante, Opposite the Uganda Museum
    PO Box 2468
    Kampala
    Uganda

  • Telephone

    +256 41 434 4045

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 3:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Kampala: 12:15 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Independence Day: July 1 Flag of Rwanda / October 9 Flag of Uganda
  • Liberation Day: July 4 Flag of Rwanda
  • Umuganura Day: August 7 Flag of Rwanda
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Rwanda

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Rwanda in Kampala, Uganda:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Ugandan 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

Col. RUTABANA Joseph, High Commissioner

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This page was last edited on 14 May 2025 at 11:51 PM (EST).

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