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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: Close now (Open in 7 hours 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, July 04 | 3 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Monday, July 06 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 month |
| Umuganura Day | Friday, August 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months |
| Assumption of Mary | Monday, August 17 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months, 1 week |
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:
- Father's Day (FR & FR) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in France vs Rwanda
Paris, France time is is same date and time Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
01:17AMFriday, June 12, 2026
Paris, France
01:17AMFriday, June 12, 2026