Correction: Visa Processing for Medical Professionals

Just to clarify information being shared here in Rwanda, the United States does NOT have a new recruitment channel for medical professionals to come to the United States. The Bureau of Consular Affairs recently posted a notice that medical professionals with an approved petition for a work or exchange visa are eligible for urgent visa …

Read More»

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»

Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel

Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United …

Read More»

Government of Rwanda imposed travel restrictions

The Government of Rwanda has announced a suspension of all arriving and departing air travel starting at midnight on Friday, March 20, 2020, for an initial period of 30 days. The U.S. Embassy in Rwanda will provide more information as it becomes available from the Government of Rwanda. The Department of State has no higher …

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»
Show More ∨