Embassy of Rwanda in Washington D.C.
Today 09:00–17:00- Address
- New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 1714, 20009 Washington
- Phone
- +1 202-232-2882
- Website
- rwandainusa.gov.rw
Rwanda
United States
Rwandan Embassy in the United States
1 embassy
Rwanda is represented in the United States by 2 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C. and 1 other office. US citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Map: Rwanda’s 2 missions in the United States
Map: Rwanda’s 2 missions in the United States
Rwandan Embassy in Washington D.C.
The Rwandan embassy is in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, at New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 1714, 20009 Washington. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Mission of Rwanda in New York
East 39th Street 124, 10016 New York
Rwanda visa for US citizens
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Rwanda issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
The United States’ missions in Rwanda
Missions of the United States in Rwanda (1)
In return, the United States has an embassy in Rwanda, in Kigali.
Good to know
Rwanda in the United States
Worldwide, Rwanda has 32 missions in 24 countries; 2 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Rwandan citizens
The United States requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, Rwandan citizens can turn to the Rwandan embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Rwandan missions in the United States are closed
Rwandan missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, 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 States?
The Rwandan embassy is in Washington D.C., at New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 1714, 20009 Washington.
Do US citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
US citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does the United States have an embassy in Rwanda?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Kigali.