Rwanda - Consulate of Switzerland in Kigali

You are a Rwandan citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Kigali situated in Rwanda. A consulate in Kigali could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Kigali and Rwanda in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.

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Swiss Representative Office in Kigali, Rwanda - Bd de la Revolution 38 - B.P. 597 - Kigali - Rwanda

Tel: (+250) 252 57 55 34 & (+250) 252 57 57 38

Fax: (+250) 252 57 24 61

Email: kigali@eda.admin.ch

Website: eda.admin.ch/grandslacs

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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 Switzerland in Rwanda besides Kigali

Swiss Representative Office in Kigali, Rwanda - Bd de la Revolution 38 - B.P. 597 - Kigali - Rwanda
Email: kigali@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+250) 252 57 55 34 & (+250) 252 57 57 38 - Website: eda.admin.ch/grandslacs

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Rwanda

Swiss Embassy Office in Kigali, Rwanda, Bd de la Revolution 38, B.P. 597, Kigali, Rwanda
Email: kigali@sdc.net - Tel: (+250) 252 57 55 34 and (+250) 252 57 57 38 - Website: www.cooperation-suisse.admin.ch/grandslacs

Consulate Appointment in Kigali

Most consulates in Kigali need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland 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 Switzerland.

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.