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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: Close now (Open in 7 hours 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Thursday, November 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Rwanda
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
01:47AMTuesday, October 13, 2026
London, United Kingdom
00:47AMTuesday, October 13, 2026