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Japanese Embassy in Rwanda

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

Japanese Embassy in Kigali

Embassy of Japan in Kigali

Embassy · Kigali

Today 08:00–12:45

Address: 35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali
Phone: +250 (252) 500 884
Website: rw.emb-japan.go.jp

The Japanese embassy is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, at 35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Japan visa for Rwandan citizens

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Japan visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda

Short-term stay visa (tourism)
Short-term stay visa (business)
Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
Fee: JP¥15,000
16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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

Rwanda’s missions in Japan

Missions of Rwanda in Japan (1)

In return, Rwanda has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Rwanda

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.

Travel to Rwanda for Japanese citizens

Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Rwanda, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Japanese embassy in Rwanda is closed

The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.