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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Rwanda
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Kigali, Rwanda
Parcelle No 1131, Boulevard De L'Umuganda Kacyiru-Sud Kigali Kigali Bp 576 Rwanda
Phone: +250 252 556 000
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 9 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Rwandese and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Saturday, July 04 | 8 hours, 8 minutes |
| Liberation Day | Monday, July 06 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Umuganura Day | Friday, August 07 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Assumption of Mary | Monday, August 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Rwanda?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Rwanda including and Kigali.
2 - Do Rwandese citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Rwandese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Rwanda for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Rwanda?
The British representative offices in Rwanda will be closed in observance of the following Rwandese and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Liberation Day (RW) Sat, Jul 04, 2026 (13 hours, 9 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Rwanda
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
10:51AMFriday, July 03, 2026
London, United Kingdom
09:51AMFriday, July 03, 2026