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Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Rwanda

 Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011A)
 Visa Application Form of People's Republic of China (Form V2011B)


Ambassador: Mr. Sun Shuzhong
Address: B.P.1345,44 Boulevard De La Revolution, Kigali, Rwanda
Email: chinaemb_rw@mfa.gov.cn
Web: http://rw.china-embassy.org/eng/  

 Consular Office 
Address: 44 Boulevard De La Revolution
Tel: +250-78570843/5/9
Fax: +250-78570848
Office Hours: 08:30a.m.-12:00noon, Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Except Rwandan and Chinese holidays)
Email Address: chinaemb_rw@mfa.gov.cn

 Regular Visa Fees per Person 
The Chinese embassy in Rwanda only accepts CASH for visa application.
Entry & Validity Rwandan Citizens American Citizens Other Citizens
Single-Entry RWF 35,000 RWF 81,000 RWF 19,000
Double-Entry RWF 52,000 RWF 81,000 RWF 28,000
Multi-Entry for Half Year RWF 70,000 RWF 81,000 RWF 38,000
Multi-Entry for One Year RWF 105,000 RWF 81,000 RWF 57,000
Visa to Hong Kong RWF 19,000 RWF 19,000 RWF 19,000

 Rush Service & Express Service Fees per Person
Usually, it takes four working days to issue a visa. For the Rush Service, applications should be submitted before 11:30 a.m. The collection time for rush service is the next morning. Rush and express service are not always accepted for visa processing from all applicants.

Rush Service 2 working day processing RWF 19,000
Express Service 3 working days processing RWF 13,000

 Basic Requirements for A Chinese Visa

1. A valid original passport with enough blank visa pages. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
2. One completed Chinese Visa Application Form signed by the applicant. Children's application form can be signed by their parents or guardians.
3. One recent passport photo affixed to the visa application form. 
4. For applicants who are not the citizens of Rwanda, a copy of residence card issued by the Rwandan immigration office is required.
 
Additional Documents for Different Visa Types:
 
1. Tourist visa (L): Bank deposit certificate and return tickets booking proof;
For applicants who are going to Tibet, a permit issued by Tibetan Tourist Bureau is required. (fax number of Tibetan Tourist Bureau: 0086-891-6834632, telephone number: 0086-891-6834313)
 
2. Business visa (F): An invitation letter/ fax from a Chinese Government department together with an invitation letter from a Chinese company, a letter of introduction furnished by a company in Rwanda, a copy of the business license in Rwanda;
 
3. Student visa (X):  JW-201 or JW-202 form issued by the Ministry of Education of China and a letter of admission from a Chinese University / College, one completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form;
 
4. Work visa (Z):  An employment permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security or the State Administration of Foreign Experts of China together with an invitation letter from a relevant Department of Chinese Government or a Government-authorized company, one completed foreigner physical examination form;
 
5. Transit Visa (G): A valid visa and flight tickets for the country of destination.

 Important Notice for Visa Application

1. Applications by post are not accepted. Applicants should submit their applications in person or entrust a third party to submit their applications on their behalf to the visa office of Chinese Embassy in Rwanda.
2. An interview may be required by the visa officer if necessary.
3. Applicants should check the issued visa upon collection and if necessary raise any queries at the same time. The embassy will not hold responsibility relating to the issued visa under any circumstances thereafter.

 2011 Public Holidays of Chinese embassy in Rwanda

Festival Date
New Year's Day January 3
Heroes' Day February 1
Chinese New Year February 2 - 4
Genocide Memorial Day April 7
Good Friday April 22
Dragon-boat Festival June 6
Liberation Day July 4
Mid-Autumn Festival September 12
National Day of China October 3 - 5

 Please contact Embassy of Rwanda in China if Rwandan nationals have problems there. 

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