French Embassy in Kigali
Embassy 
France Kigali, Rwanda
- Address
- 3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali
- Website
- rw.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 May 2023
The French embassy in Kigali stands at 3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Within 1 km there are 7 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Rwanda
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Rwandan citizens
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Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Whether the French embassy in Kigali takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 988 | 638 | 253 | 27.8% | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 4,179 | 2,606 | 1,561 | 37.0% | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 5,977 | 3,587 | 2,265 | 37.9% | 22.6% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Kigali received 5,977 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,587. 2,265 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 37.9%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 37.0%. Applications rose by 43% compared with 2024 (4,179).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 27.8% (2023) to 37.9% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Rwanda, 37.3% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 22.6% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Rwanda.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in KigaliKN 33 Street, Kigali
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Embassy of Germany in KigaliRue KN 27 5, Kigali
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Embassy of Russia in Kigali19, KN-67 Street, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda
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Embassy of Belgium in KigaliKN 3 Avenue BP81, Kigali
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Embassy of Switzerland in KigaliKN 3 Av. #36, Kigali
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High Commission of Canada in Kigali# 59 KN16 Avenue, Kigali
France’s other missions in Rwanda
The French embassy in Kigali is the only mission of France in Rwanda on record. Rwanda in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Kigali
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Kigali.
Address and contact
Address: 3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali. The record for the French embassy in Kigali includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Rwanda
French citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
When the French embassy in Kigali is closed
The French 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 France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Kigali
Current procedures for the French embassy in Kigali, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Kigali
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Kigali there are 7 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Kigali?
The French embassy in Kigali is at 3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali.
When is the French Embassy in Kigali closed?
The French 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 France.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for France?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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