Chinese Embassy in Kigali

Embassy China Kigali, Rwanda

Address
44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Directions

Head of mission: Gao Wenqi

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 April 2026

At 44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA, the Chinese embassy in Kigali represents China towards Rwanda. Rwandan citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Rwanda

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Public holidays in China

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

    Saturday

China visa for Rwandan citizens

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Rwandan citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. Check with the Chinese embassy in Kigali whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

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China’s other missions in Rwanda

    The Chinese embassy in Kigali is the only mission of China in Rwanda on record. Rwanda has no mission in China on record.

    Good to know

    About the Chinese embassy in Kigali

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in Kigali. It is headed by Gao Wenqi, according to the records.

    Address and contact

    Address: 44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA. The record for the Chinese embassy in Kigali includes an e-mail address and an official website.

    Chinese citizens travelling to Rwanda

    Rwanda issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

    When the Chinese embassy in Kigali is closed

    The Chinese embassy in Kigali closes on Rwanda’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on holidays of China such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

    Before visiting the Chinese embassy in Kigali

    Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in Kigali, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the Chinese embassy in Kigali

    The Chinese embassy in Kigali has 6 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Kigali?

    The Chinese embassy in Kigali is at 44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA.

    When is the Chinese Embassy in Kigali closed?

    The Chinese embassy in Kigali closes on Rwanda’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.

    Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for China?

    Rwandan citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

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