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France Embassy and Consulates in Rwanda
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda
3, Kn 33 St Bp441 - Kigali
Phone: + 250 252 551 800
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Rwandese and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | Tuesday, April 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Rwanda?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Rwanda including and Kigali.
2 - Do Rwandese citizens need a visa for France?
Rwandese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Rwanda for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Rwanda?
The French representative offices in Rwanda will be closed in observance of the following Rwandese and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Eid al-Fitr (RW & FR) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (1 month, 1 week)
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Time in France vs Rwanda
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
16:52PMTuesday, February 10, 2026
Paris, France
15:52PMTuesday, February 10, 2026