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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Rwanda
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda
1370 Blvd De N Umuganda , Po Box 6563 , Kacyiru-Sud
Phone: + 250 583 185
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 18 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Rwandese and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 days, 5 hours |
| Umuganura Day | Friday, August 07 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Monday, August 17 | 1 month |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Rwanda?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Rwanda including and Kigali.
2 - Do Rwandese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Rwandese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into South Africa. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of South Africa in Rwanda for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Rwanda?
The South African representative offices in Rwanda will be closed in observance of the following Rwandese and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 days, 10 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Rwanda
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
13:42PMTuesday, July 14, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
13:42PMTuesday, July 14, 2026