The Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague represents Rwanda in the Netherlands and serves Rwandan citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Parkstraat 15-25, 2514 JD The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 392 65 71 |
| Fax | +31 70 427 53 26 |
| ambaTheHague@minaffet.gov.rw | |
| Head of Mission | Lambert Dushimimana, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 July |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published by the Dutch government. Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Parkstraat 15-25 (2514 JD The Hague).
- Opening hours: not published by the Dutch government – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Rwandan Embassy?
According to the Dutch government, Rwanda is represented by Ambassador Lambert Dushimimana (credentials presented 18 June 2025). Because The Hague hosts the Dutch government as well as the International Court of Justice and the OPCW, diplomatic work here often covers international law and organisations too.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Rwandan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Travelling from the Netherlands to Rwanda
Dutch citizens need a visa for Rwanda, which can be obtained on arrival. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Dutch public holidays and on Rwanda’s national day (1 July). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +31 70 392 65 71. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.
Diplomatic missions of Rwanda in the Netherlands
Rwanda in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of Rwanda (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Rwanda in The Hague
Where is the Rwandan Embassy in The Hague?
At Parkstraat 15-25, 2514 JD The Hague.
Who is the ambassador of Rwanda to the Netherlands?
Lambert Dushimimana, who presented credentials on 18 June 2025, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the Rwandan Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Rwanda is 1 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for Rwanda with a Dutch passport?
Yes, but it can be obtained on arrival.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ambassadors in the Netherlands (as of 2 September 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Rwanda (Nederland Wereldwijd). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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