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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 3 hours 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, July 04 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Liberation Day | Monday, July 06 | 1 month |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Umuganura Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 months |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 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:
- Youth Day (ZA) Tue, Jun 16, 2026 (1 week, 4 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
05:29AMThursday, June 04, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
05:29AMThursday, June 04, 2026