Chinese Embassy in Rwanda

Ambassador: Mr. Wang Xuekun
Address: B.P.1345, 44 Boulevard De La Revolution, Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: 252570843
Email: chinaemb_rw@mfa.gov.cn
 

Address: 34,KN3 Avenue, Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: +250-78570843 ext.123, 171/145
Email Address: kigali@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 
For visa application: 08:30 - 12:00 from Tuesday - Friday, except for holidays
For collection: 14:00 - 17:30 from Monday to Friday, except for holidays
 

Ordinary passport holders of the Rwandan should acquire a visa prior to their trip to China. Applicants need to fill in the visa applciation form completely and honestly, prepare all the evidentary documents for applied visa types and then submit to the consular office of the Embassy without an appointment.
 

Nationality / Types		Fees
Rwanda	Single-Entry	26,250
	Double-Entry	39,000
	Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	52,500
	Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity / 10-year Validity	78,750
The US	All types	152,250
Canana	All types	42,000
Argentina	All types	93,938
Serbia	All types	1,500
Romania	Single-Entry	42,000
	Double-Entry	56,250
	Multi-Entry	84,000
Other Countries	Single-Entry	22,500
	Double-Entry	33,750
	Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	45,000
	Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity	67,500

 Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2025. 
 

Usually, the processing takes four working days. Rush and express service are not always accepted for processing.

Rush Service	2 working days processing	RWF 32,000
Express Service	3 working days processing	RWF 22,000

 

1. A valid original passport with enough blank pages. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
2. One completed Chinese 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 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. 
 

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 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 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.
 

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 consular office of the Embassy.
2. An interview may be required by the 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 it under any circumstances thereafter.

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

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