Embassy of Belgium in Kigali

Tel.   : +250 252 575 553
+250 252 575 552
+250 252 575 551
Fax   : +250 252 573 995
Email   : Kigali@diplobel.fed.be
Website   : http://diplomatie.belgium.be/rwanda/,

Consular Services:

The Embassy of Belgium in Kigali offers a wide range of consular services, including the processing of visas and passports and document legalization. To apply for a new passport, renew your old passport, want to change the particulars on your current passport, or need to report about a lost or damaged passport, book an appointment with the high commission's passport service

These consulate services are listed below:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Power of attorney
  • Birth Certificate
  • Application forms
  • Authentication of documents

Granted Visa Types

Visa types granted by Belgium are;

Belgium Visa Types

  • Belgium Airport Transit
  • Belgium Tourist Visa
  • Belgium Visitor Visa
  • Belgium Business Visa
  • Belgium Visa for Official Visit
  • Belgium Visa for Medical reasons
  • Belgium Visa for Study Purposes
  • Belgium Visa for Cultural, Sports and Film Crews

Please Note:

Visits to the Embassy of Belgium in Kigali are strictly by appointment. For specific services, visitors must visit the designated section at the embassy and book an appointment accordingly on the email addresses mentioned above. For instance, if you want to apply for consular services, you should visit the Consular Section. To book an appointment, you can directly mail the high commission or consular email section .

Belgium and Rwanda Relations-

The Belgium and Rwanda enjoy cordial bilateral relations. The high commission's diplomatic mission's mandate is to forge stronger and closer ties between the two countries. Pursuing bilateral and multilateral cooperation in diverse sectors, including culture, defense, tourism, trade and investments, science and technology, security, and other fields while safeguarding mutual benefits, is vital for their relations. The countries are cooperating to resolve global issues like climate change, piracy, terrorism, cybersecurity, etc. The Belgium is the most important source market for tourism in Rwanda.
*Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the Embassy of Belgium in Kigali could have adjusted its office hours or services. Please do confirm personally.