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Access to the Embassy
German Embassy Kigali © German Embassy Kigali / Laryea
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Please be advised that there are no parking possibilities at the premises of the Embassy or on KN 27 Street in general. Please plan more time in this regard.
- No electronic devices are allowed on the Embassy compound, mobile-phones can be left at the entrance, laptops or bigger bags cannot be brought or kept at the Embassy.
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For the following matters, appointments can be scheduled: Application for national visa Passport applications Signature authentication Consular certification Book an Appointment for consular…
Official district: Rwanda
Consular jurisdiction:
The Embassy in Kigali is responsible for issuing national visas to applicants residing throughout Rwanda.
Since August 1, 2025, all Schengen visa applications must be submitted through Nairobi. Rwandan nationals traveling to Germany for up to 90 days (Schengen visa) should apply through TLS in Nairobi at the Belgian Embassy. All non-Rwandan applicants residing in Rwanda must submit their Schengen visa applications to the German Embassy in Nairobi.
Consular services:
Not all consular services are provided. For more information, please click here.
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Head
City/Town
Country
Address
Postal address
Administrative / consular district
Rwanda
Opening hours
Consulate:
Monday to Thursday
You need to book an appointment online.
Appointments for visits in other matters can be arranged in the period of:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
No electronic devices are allowed on the Embassy compound, mobile-phones can be left at the entrance, laptops or bigger bags cannot be brought or kept at the Embassy.
