- Address
- 44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA
- Website
- rw.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Gao Wenqi
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Rwanda
Chinese Embassy in Rwanda
1 embassy
In Rwanda, China has an embassy in Kigali. Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Chinese Embassy in Kigali
The Chinese embassy is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, at 44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA. The head of mission on record is Gao Wenqi. Its website is linked on its page.
China visa for Rwandan citizens
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China visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Rwandan citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. Applicants in Rwanda turn to the Chinese embassy in Kigali; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Rwanda’s missions in China
Rwanda has no mission in China on record; Rwandan citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
China in Rwanda
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.
Travel to Rwanda for Chinese citizens
Rwanda issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Rwanda, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Chinese embassy in Rwanda is closed
The Chinese 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 China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Rwanda?
The Chinese embassy is in Kigali, at 44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for China?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Chinese citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Does Rwanda have an embassy in China?
No mission of Rwanda in China is on record.