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Russian Embassy in Rwanda

1 embassy

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

Russian Embassy in Kigali

Embassy of Russia in Kigali

Embassy · Kigali

Address: 19, KN-67 Street, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda
Phone: +250 252-57-52-86
Website: rwanda.mid.ru
Head of mission: Поляков Александр Дмитриевич

Russia has its embassy in Kigali, the capital; the address on record is 19, KN-67 Street, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda. The head of mission on record is Поляков Александр Дмитриевич. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russia visa for Rwandan citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda

Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Regular tourist visa
Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Russia requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Rwanda turn to the Russian embassy in Kigali; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Rwanda’s missions in Russia

Missions of Rwanda in Russia (1)

In return, Rwanda has an embassy in Russia, in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Rwanda

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.

Travel to Rwanda for Russian citizens

Russian citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days. In Rwanda, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Russian embassy in Rwanda is closed

The Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.