Swiss Embassy in Kigali
Embassy 
Switzerland Kigali, Rwanda
- Address
- KN 3 Av. #36, Kigali
- Phone
- +250 788 18 91 00
- kigali@eda.admin.ch
- Website
- schweiz-ruanda.eda.admin.ch
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Gilles Cerutti
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 6 November 2026
The Swiss embassy in Kigali stands at KN 3 Av. #36, Kigali, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
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 Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Switzerland visa for Rwandan citizens
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Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. Check with the Swiss embassy in Kigali whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Belgium in KigaliKN 3 Avenue BP81, Kigali
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Embassy of China in Kigali44 B.P.1345, 44 BOULEVARD DE LA REVOLUTION, KIGALI-RWANDA
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Embassy of Russia in Kigali19, KN-67 Street, Kigali, Republic of Rwanda
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Apostolic Nunciature in KigaliKN 7 Avenue 49, Kigali
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Embassy of Germany in KigaliRue KN 27 5, Kigali
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Embassy of France in Kigali3 KN 33st – BP 441, Kigali
Switzerland’s other missions in Rwanda
The Swiss embassy in Kigali is the only mission of Switzerland in Rwanda on record. Rwanda in turn has an embassy in Geneva.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Kigali
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Kigali. The head of mission on record is Gilles Cerutti.
Address and contact
Address: KN 3 Av. #36, Kigali. The record for the Swiss embassy in Kigali includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Rwanda
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the Swiss embassy in Kigali is closed
The Swiss 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 Switzerland such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Kigali
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Kigali, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Kigali
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Kigali there are 7 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Kigali?
The Swiss embassy in Kigali is at KN 3 Av. #36, Kigali.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Kigali closed?
The Swiss 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 Switzerland.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
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