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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 (Open in 1 hours 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 months |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Rwanda
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
07:11AMMonday, April 13, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
07:11AMMonday, April 13, 2026