- Address
- Seymour Place 120-122, W1H 1NR London
- Phone
- +44 20 7224 9832
- Website
- rwandainuk.gov.rw
- Head of mission
- Johnston Busingye
Rwanda
United Kingdom
Rwandan Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Rwanda is represented in the United Kingdom by 2 missions: an embassy in London and an honorary consulate in Cumbernauld. British citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
Rwandan Embassy in London
The Rwandan embassy is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Seymour Place 120-122, W1H 1NR London. The head of mission on record is Johnston Busingye. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Rwandan honorary consulates in the United Kingdom
- Honorary Consulate of Rwanda in Cumbernauld
82 Arden Grove, Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire G65 9NU, Cumbernauld
Rwanda has an honorary consulate in Cumbernauld; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Rwanda visa for British citizens
United KingdomRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
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No visa is needed by British citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Rwanda
Missions of the United Kingdom in Rwanda (1)
In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Rwanda, in Kigali.
Good to know
Rwanda in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Rwanda has 32 missions in 24 countries; 2 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Rwandan citizens
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, Rwandan citizens can turn to the Rwandan embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Rwandan missions in the United Kingdom are closed
Rwandan missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Rwanda, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Rwandan embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Rwandan embassy is in London, at Seymour Place 120-122, W1H 1NR London.
Does Rwanda have consulates in the United Kingdom?
No career consulate is on record, but Rwanda has an honorary consulate in Cumbernauld.
Do British citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
British citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Rwandan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Rwanda?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Kigali.