Indian Embassy in Rwanda: Located in Kigali

India maintains a resident diplomatic mission in Rwanda's capital. The Embassy of India, Kigali is located at:

KN 59 Street, Kiyovu
Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: +250 255 978 500
Email: hoc.kigali@mea.gov.in
Website: indembkigali.gov.in

Consular Services

• Passport renewal, OCI, visa services for Rwandan/third-country nationals
• Emergency assistance to Indian nationals (24/7 duty officer: +250 788 300 001)
• Attestation, powers of attorney, birth/death registration
• Trade/investment facilitation, cultural events (ICCR)

Strategic Context

Opened in 2018 (previously covered from Uganda), the embassy reflects deepening India-Rwanda ties: capacity building (IT, agriculture), lines of credit ($200M+), pharmaceutical cooperation, and UN peacekeeping collaboration. Rwanda's EAC presidency (2022–23) and Commonwealth chairmanship amplify its diplomatic weight for India's Africa outreach.

Rwandan citizens require e-visa for India (indianvisaonline.gov.in); Indian tourists to Rwanda get visa on arrival ($50, 30 days).