{{Following the growing number of U.S. citizens in Rwanda, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kigali recently added a new consular officer to support the community of U.S. citizens in Rwanda and ensuring that Rwandan visa customers get quick and friendly support. }}
“It’s exciting to be the first Vice-Consul ever at this embassy,” said Heather Chase, who arrived in Kigali in January.“Our first priority is assisting U.S. citizens, whether they need new passports or advice on finding medical care overseas.”
“Heather’s arrival is a demonstration of the commitment of the United States to both its citizens in Rwanda and Rwandans who seek to visit and study in the United States,” Consul Dominic Randazzo added.
Since mid-2013, the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali has almost tripled in size, enabling the team to spend more time talking with U.S. citizens about their interests and needs, and discussing student and tourist visas with Rwandans across the country.
Increased staffing has enabled the Embassy to establish deeper ties with organizations that bring Americans to Rwanda, such as Rwanda’s tour companies and national parks, Randazzo explained.
He also said that additional staffing now means that wait times for Rwandans seeking visas will be lower in the future, especially during the busy periods in July, August, and December each year.
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