British High Commission in Kigali
High Commission 
United Kingdom Kigali, Rwanda
- Address
- KG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Alison Thorpe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 April 2026
The United Kingdom’s high commission to Rwanda is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, at KG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali. Its opening hours on record: 7 days a week. Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Kigali
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Rwanda
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Kigali is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Rwandan citizens
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Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Whether the British high commission in Kigali takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
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Embassy of Sweden in KigaliKacyiru 1st Floor, Kigali
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Embassy of the Netherlands in KigaliBoulevard de l'Umuganda, Kigali
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Embassy of Morocco in KigaliKG 541 Street, Kigali
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Embassy of Japan in Kigali35, KG7 Avenue, Kigali
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Embassy of Egypt in KigaliAvenue De L'Umuganda, Kacyiru, Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Rwanda
The British high commission in Kigali is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Rwanda on record. Rwanda in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British high commission in Kigali
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Kigali. It is headed by Alison Thorpe, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: KG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali. The record for the British high commission in Kigali includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Rwanda
Rwanda admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the British high commission in Kigali is closed
The British high commission 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 the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Kigali
Current procedures for the British high commission in Kigali, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Kigali
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Kigali there are 7 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Kigali?
The British high commission in Kigali is at KG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Kigali?
The British high commission in Kigali is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British High Commission in Kigali open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British high commission in Kigali include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Kigali closed?
The British high commission 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
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