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French Embassy in Rwanda

1 embassy

France is represented in Rwanda by 1 mission: an embassy in Kigali. Rwandan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

French Embassy in Kigali

Embassy of France in Kigali

Embassy · Kigali

Address: 3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali
Phone: +33 5 24 09 23 79
Website: rw.ambafrance.org

The French embassy is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, at 3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for Rwandan citizens

RwandaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Rwanda

FranceRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda

Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Rwandan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. From Rwanda, the application is made at the French embassy in Kigali or through a visa centre appointed by France.

Rwanda’s missions in France

Missions of Rwanda in France (1)

In return, Rwanda has an embassy in France, in Paris.

Good to know

France in Rwanda

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.

Travel to Rwanda for French citizens

French citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days. In Rwanda, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in Rwanda is closed

The French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.