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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