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High Commission of Rwanda in Ottawa, Canada

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High Commission of Rwanda in Ottawa, Canada, located at 294 Albert Street, Suite 404. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Rwanda, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    294 Albert Street, Suite 404
    Ottawa, ON K1P 6E6
    Canada

  • Telephone

    (613) 569-5420

  • Fax

    (613) 569-5421

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 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 Ottawa: 5:19 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Canada, Cuba, and Haiti.

Location Map

Located at 294 Albert Street, Suite 404, the high commission is near key landmarks like Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Rwanda in Ottawa, Canada

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.

  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Independence Day: July 1 Flag of Rwanda
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Liberation Day: July 4 Flag of Rwanda

Available Services

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

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

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Canadian 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

Prosper Higiro, High Commissioner

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Canada

Besides High Commission of Rwanda in Ottawa, Canada, Rwanda also has 1 representation in the following city of Canada:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Rwanda in Canada

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Canada in Rwanda

Canada has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
    (11.04 km away)
    Ottawa
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  • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
    (153.10 km away)
    Montreal
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 07 April 2026 at 05:58 AM (EST).

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