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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
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Rwandese and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Day After New Year's Day | Friday, January 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Heroes' Day | Sunday, February 01 | 2 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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (FR & RW) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 month)
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Time in France vs Rwanda
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
17:04PMWednesday, November 19, 2025
Paris, France
16:04PMWednesday, November 19, 2025