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VISAS

PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH EFFECT FROM MONDAY 16TH APRIL 2007, THE EMBASSY WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH PAYMENT OR CHEQUES FOR VISA, PASSPORT, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND LEGALISATION SERVICES OFFERED BY THE EMBASSY.

ALL PERSONS REQUIRING THE ABOVE SERVICES WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT FEES FOR SERVICES TO THE EMBASSY CONSULAR ACCOUNT (DETAILS BELOW) AND SUBMIT THEIR DOCUMENTS WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT ATTACHED.
Visa Fee - £35.00 (at time of publication)

Embassy of Rwanda
Consular Account A/C No. 31437933
Sort Code: 40-05-22
IBAN No. GB30MIDL40052231437933
SWIFT Code. MIDLGB22
Address: HSBC Bank 18A

Applications submitted by mail should be addressed to:
Embassy of Rwanda
120 - 122 Seymour Place, London,
W1H 1NR

Download a printable copy of the visa application form in Adobe Acrobat format:
http://www.ambarwanda.org.uk/visa.php

Tel: 020 722 49 832

Visa information
  • The applicant must provide a valid passport for at least six months beyond the date of travel.
  • The applicant must fill in two (2) applications in his/her own handwriting or in type.
  • The applicant is requested to provide two passport photographs and an accompanying letter (explaining the purpose for travelling to Rwanda). Payable by cheque or postal order made payable to Embassy of Rwanda.
    (see notes below for exceptions).
  • The visa process takes 24 hours (48 Hours for Travel Documents) for a complete file.
  • The embassy is open for visa applications and collections Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • A stamped, self addressed and registered envelope must be included with an application submitted by mail. (UK Residents Only- Non-UK Residents an additional £4.50 postage fees)
  • UK Travel Document (UN Convention of 1951) holders are requested to provide all of the above along with proof of address in the form of a current bank statement or current Utility bill.
  • NOTE: Because of the increased number of applicants, people are advised to give themselves plenty of time between the date of application and travel.