German Embassy in Kigali
Embassy 
Germany Kigali, Rwanda
- Address
- Rue KN 27 5, Kigali
- Website
- kigali.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67201
Head of mission: Heike Uta Dettmann, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 17 July 2026
The German embassy in Kigali stands at Rue KN 27 5, Kigali, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Rwandan citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Its opening hours on record: 4 days a week, 09:00–11:00.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Kigali
| Monday | 09:00–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–11:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Für Dienstleistungen in Konsularangelegenheiten: Bitte buchen Sie vorher online einen Termin Montag bis Donnerstag Für Besucher in anderen Bereichen: Montag - Donnerstag: 8:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr Freitag: 8:00 Uhr - 13:00 Uhr Das Parken ist auf dem Gelände der Botschaft und auch in der KN 27 Street aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht möglich. Elektronische Geräte dürfen nicht mit in die Botschaft genommen werden. Laptops oder größere Taschen können aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit auf das Botschaftsgelände genommen werden.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Rwanda
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Kigali is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–11:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Rwandan citizens
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Rwandan citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Whether the German 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 | 162 | 155 | 4 | 2.5% | 60.6% |
| 2024 | 119 | 99 | 14 | 11.9% | 92.9% |
| 2025 | 357 | 279 | 38 | 11.3% | 72.4% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Kigali received 357 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 279. 38 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 11.3%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 11.9%. Applications rose by 200% compared with 2024 (119).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.5% (2023) to 11.9% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Rwanda, 37.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 72.4% 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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Embassy of France in Kigali3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in KigaliKN 33 Street, Kigali
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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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Embassy of Russia in Kigali19, KN-67 Street, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda
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Embassy of China in Kigali44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA
Germany’s other missions in Rwanda
The German embassy in Kigali is the only mission of Germany in Rwanda on record. Rwanda in turn has 5 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Kigali
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Kigali. It is headed by Heike Uta Dettmann, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Rue KN 27 5, Kigali. The record for the German embassy in Kigali includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Rwanda
German citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
When the German embassy in Kigali is closed
The German 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 Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Kigali
Current procedures for the German embassy in Kigali, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Kigali
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Kigali there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Kigali?
The German embassy in Kigali is at Rue KN 27 5, Kigali.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Kigali?
The German embassy in Kigali is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–11:00.
Is the German Embassy in Kigali open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Kigali do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Kigali closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Rwandan citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
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