High Commission of Canada in Rwanda, in Kigali
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Rwanda.
We also provide services to Canadians in:
Burundi
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Criminal record checks
How to get a criminal record check abroad, if required.
Death abroad
Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
Office information
Address
Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New year's Day |
| 2026-02-02 | National Heroes' Day (in lieu of 1st Feb.) |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday |
| 2026-04-07 | Memorial Day - 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi |
| 2026-05-18 | Victoria Day |
| 2026-07-01 | Canada Day / Independence Day (Rwanda) |
| 2026-07-06 | Liberation Day (in lieu of 4 July) |
| 2026-08-07 | Thanksgiving Day (Rwanda) |
| 2026-09-07 | Labor Day (Canada) |
| 2026-10-12 | Thanksgiving Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Boxing Day (in lieu of 26 December) |
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