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Canadian Embassy in Rwanda

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In Rwanda, Canada has an embassy in Kigali. Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Canadian Embassy in Kigali

High Commission of Canada in Kigali

High Commission · Kigali

Address: # 59 KN16 Avenue, Kigali
Phone: +250 252 554 800
Website: international.gc.ca

The Canadian embassy is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, at # 59 KN16 Avenue, Kigali. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Canada visa for Rwandan citizens

RwandaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Rwanda

CanadaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of Canada

Canada visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Transit visa
Study and work permits (brief)
Fee: CA$100
4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Canada requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Rwanda, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Kigali, or to a visa centre working for Canada.

Rwanda’s missions in Canada

Missions of Rwanda in Canada (1)

In return, Rwanda has an embassy in Canada, in Ottawa.

Good to know

Canada in Rwanda

Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.

Travel to Rwanda for Canadian citizens

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days. In Rwanda, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Canadian embassy in Rwanda is closed

The Canadian embassy in Rwanda closes on Rwanda’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.