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Apostolic Nunciature in Rwanda

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The Holy See is represented in Rwanda by 1 mission: an apostolic nunciature in Kigali. The Holy See requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Apostolic Nunciature in Kigali

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, at KN 7 Avenue 49, Kigali.

Holy See visa for Rwandan citizens

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Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Rwanda’s missions in the Holy See

Rwanda has no mission in the Holy See on record; Rwandan citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

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The Holy See in Rwanda

Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.

Travel to Rwanda for citizens of the Holy See

Citizens of the Holy See receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Rwanda is closed

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See 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 the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Rwanda?

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Kigali, at KN 7 Avenue 49, Kigali.

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of the Holy See receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Does Rwanda have an embassy in the Holy See?

No mission of Rwanda in the Holy See is on record.