Japanese Embassy in Kigali
Embassy 
Japan Kigali, Rwanda
- Address
- 35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali
- Phone
- +250 (252) 500 884
- Website
- rw.emb-japan.go.jp
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 7 May 2023
At 35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali, the Japanese embassy in Kigali represents Japan towards Rwanda. Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in Kigali
| Monday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:30 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Rwanda
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese embassy in Kigali is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Japan visa for Rwandan citizens
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Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan. Whether the Japanese embassy in Kigali takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Egypt in KigaliAvenue De L'Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
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Embassy of Sweden in KigaliKacyiru 1st Floor, Kigali
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High Commission of South Africa in KigaliBoulevard de l'Umuganda 1370, Kigali
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in KigaliKG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali
Japan’s other missions in Rwanda
The Japanese embassy in Kigali is the only mission of Japan in Rwanda on record. Rwanda in turn has an embassy in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese embassy in Kigali
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in Kigali.
Address and contact
Address: 35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali. The record for the Japanese embassy in Kigali includes a phone number and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to Rwanda
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
When the Japanese embassy in Kigali is closed
The next closures of the Japanese embassy in Kigali for public holidays in Rwanda are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Before visiting the Japanese embassy in Kigali
Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in Kigali, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese embassy in Kigali
Within 1 km of the Japanese embassy in Kigali there are 8 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Embassy in Kigali?
The Japanese embassy in Kigali is at 35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in Kigali?
The Japanese embassy in Kigali is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Japanese Embassy in Kigali open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Japanese embassy in Kigali do not include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Embassy in Kigali closed?
The Japanese 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 Japan.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
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