Health  Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda

Health  Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (March 21, 2020) Location:  Rwanda Event:   Government of Rwanda Announces New Restrictions Effective at 11:59 pm on March 21, the government of Rwanda has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.  Unnecessary movements outside the house are not permitted. All Employees should work from home, except for those providing essential …

Read More»

Travel Assistance after Suspension of Flights

March 20, 2020 The U.S. Embassy understands that the suspension of flights in and out of Kigali after March 20, 2020, will make it difficult for American citizens seeking to return to the United States. Airlines, including KLM, may be able to operate a very limited number of additional flights on an emergency basis. It …

Read More»

Routine Visa Services Cancelled

Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus: As of Monday, March 16, 2020, the United States Embassy in Kigali is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible, but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. The MRV fee is valid and may be used …

Read More»

Important Notice Regarding the 2019 Diversity Visa Lottery

Due to a technical issue, the current registration period for Diversity Visa-2019 is being extended to Wednesday, November 22, 2017, and all enrollments made prior to October 18, 2017, must be resubmitted. Applicants who entered the 2019 Diversity Visa Lottery before Wednesday, October 18, 2017, will NOT be considered and MUST submit another entry prior …

Read More»
Show More ∨