- Address
- Boulevard de l'Umuganda 1370, Kigali
- Phone
- +250 252 551 300
- Head of mission
- T G Hlungwane
South Africa
Rwanda
South African Embassy in Rwanda
1 embassy
In Rwanda, South Africa has an embassy in Kigali. South Africa requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
South African Embassy in Kigali
The South African embassy is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, at Boulevard de l'Umuganda 1370, Kigali. The head of mission on record is T G Hlungwane. Its phone number is on its page.
South Africa visa for Rwandan citizens
RwandaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Rwanda
South AfricaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Rwandan citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel. In Rwanda, applications go to the South African embassy in Kigali, or to a visa centre working for South Africa.
Rwanda’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Rwanda in South Africa (1)
In return, Rwanda has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Rwanda
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.
Travel to Rwanda for South African citizens
South African citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Rwanda, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Rwanda is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Rwanda?
The South African embassy is in Kigali, at Boulevard de l'Umuganda 1370, Kigali.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Rwanda have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Rwanda has its embassy in Pretoria.