High Commission of Rwanda, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids High Commission of Rwanda in London |
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| Location | Marylebone, London |
| Address | 120-122 Seymour Place, London, W1H 1NR |
| Coordinates | 51°31′12.5″N 0°9′48.4″W / 51.520139°N 0.163444°W |
| High Commissioner | His Excellency Mr.Johnston Busingye |
The High Commission of Rwanda in London is like Rwanda's official office in the United Kingdom. It helps connect the country of Rwanda with the UK and Ireland. This important office is located at 120-122 Seymour Place in London. It's close to the Marylebone and Baker Street underground stations.
This High Commission is a diplomatic mission. This means it's a special place where diplomats work. They represent their home country, Rwanda, in another country, the UK.
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What the High Commission Does
The High Commission has many important jobs. It helps people from Rwanda who live in the UK and Ireland. It also provides information and services for people in the UK who want to visit or learn about Rwanda.
Helping Rwandan Citizens
The High Commission offers many services for Rwandan citizens. These are called consular services. They include:
- Helping with passport applications.
- Registering marriages.
- Providing emergency travel documents.
- Issuing police clearance certificates. These show a person has no criminal record.
Helping UK Citizens and Visitors
The High Commission also helps people from the UK. If you want to visit Rwanda, they can help you get a visa. A visa is an official stamp in your passport that lets you enter a country. They also provide:
- Travel documents.
- Permission for journalists to report from Rwanda.
- Permission to film in the country.
- General information about Rwanda and its people.
Meet the High Commissioner
The leader of the High Commission is called the High Commissioner. This person is Rwanda's main representative in the UK. The current High Commissioner for Rwanda to the UK is Johnston Busingye. He also serves as the Ambassador to Ireland. Mr. Busingye was chosen for this role in August 2021.
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Decorated doors of the High Commission
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Plaque outside the High Commission
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The embassy in 2013
