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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 5 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 3 months, 1 week |
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:
- September Equinox (RW & ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (4 days, 5 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
18:41PMFriday, September 18, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
18:41PMFriday, September 18, 2026