- Address
- KN 3 Av. #36, Kigali
- Phone
- +250 788 18 91 00
- Website
- schweiz-ruanda.eda.admin.ch
- Head of mission
- Gilles Cerutti
Switzerland
Rwanda
Swiss Embassy in Rwanda
1 embassy
Switzerland is represented in Rwanda by 1 mission: an embassy in Kigali. Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Swiss Embassy in Kigali
Switzerland has its embassy in Kigali, the capital; the address on record is KN 3 Av. #36, Kigali. The head of mission on record is Gilles Cerutti. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Switzerland visa for Rwandan citizens
RwandaSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Rwanda
SwitzerlandRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda
- Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
- National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 10 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Switzerland requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Rwanda, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Kigali, or to a visa centre working for Switzerland.
Rwanda’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of Rwanda in Switzerland (1)
In return, Rwanda has an embassy in Switzerland, in Geneva.
Good to know
Switzerland in Rwanda
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.
Travel to Rwanda for Swiss citizens
Rwanda admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. In Rwanda, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Swiss embassy in Rwanda is closed
The Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Swiss embassy in Rwanda?
The Swiss embassy is in Kigali, at KN 3 Av. #36, Kigali.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Rwandan citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Swiss citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
Does Rwanda have an embassy in Switzerland?
Yes, Rwanda has its embassy in Geneva.