Rwanda - Consulate of South Africa in Kigali |
You are a Rwandan citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Kigali situated in Rwanda. A consulate in Kigali could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Kigali and Rwanda in the relationships with the government of South Africa.
Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Kigali !
However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Rwanda besides Kigali.
When South Africa has more consulates located in Rwanda ouside of Kigali you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Rwanda of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Kigali are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of South Africa in Rwanda besides Kigali
Or the embassy of South Africa in Rwanda
South African High Commission in Kigali, Rwanda,
1370 Blvd de lUmuganda,
P. O. Box 6563,
Kacyiru-Sud,
Kigali
Rwanda
Email: kigali.admin@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+250) 252 551 300 - Website:
Consulate Appointment in Kigali
Most consulates in Kigali need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Kigali first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Kigali do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Rwanda or South Africa.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Kigali please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.