Embassy and consulates of Rwanda in Australia

Rwanda is represented in Australia by an honorary consul.

Rwanda has no embassy in Australia, so passports and visas are normally handled by a mission abroad. Honorary consuls can help in emergencies and with some certificates.

Mission of Rwanda accredited to Australia

Honorary consuls of Rwanda

Honorary consuls are appointed by Rwanda to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.

• Honorary Consulate in Collins Street EastHonorary Consulate of Rwanda in Collins Street East114 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000; PO Box 18058, Collins Street East, VIC 8003Address, hours and services

Consular services of Rwanda for people in Australia

Rwanda's official channels list 9 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.

• Diaspora registrationRwandan nationals living, working or studying in Singapore, Indonesia, Australia or New Zealand can register with the High Commission by emailing their details and those of dependants.
• Visa for Rwanda (visa on arrival)The High Commission states that nationals of all countries receive a visa on arrival at Kigali airport and land borders.

Other services listed by Rwanda

• Birth certificateBirth certificates are requested online through Irembo's birth services, as linked by the High Commission. Official page
• Single status certificateA single (marital) status certificate is requested through the Irembo website, as linked by the High Commission. Official page
• National ID (Indangamuntu)The Rwandan national ID is applied for through the Irembo e-service platform, with detailed steps on a separate High Commission page. Official page
• Legalisation of documentsDocument legalisation is requested online through the Foreign Affairs consular services on Irembo, as linked by the High Commission. Official page
• Ordinary e-passport applicationRwandans abroad apply for the EAC e-passport online through the national Irembo platform or an authorised agent; the Melbourne consulate page only republishes this guidance. Official page
• Proof of life certificateA proof of life certificate is requested online through Irembo under Identification, as linked by the High Commission. Official page
• Criminal record certificate (police clearance)Rwandan nationals can obtain a criminal record certificate by applying on the Irembo online portal, a service the High Commission links to. Official page

Before you contact Rwanda's missions

Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.

If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.