Registering at the British Embassy

 

We want all British nationals to register with us.  It is important; we need this information in an emergency, for example to pass on information in the event of natural disaster or for evacuation purposes.   You can either register with us in person or online via LOCATE (see below for more information).

 

British Nationals online consular registration (LOCATE)

 

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has set up be a new and improved online registration service called LOCATE. The service will allow British nationals travelling or living overseas to register themselves with the FCO.
If you are a British national who either is resident or visiting Rwanda, whether for business or pleasure, you should register your details online at http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/Locate/. The registration details will be held on LOCATE, a secure password protected system.

When registering you will be asked for the duration your stay. You will be given two options to complete. Visits of (a) less than 90 days or (b) more than 90 days. It should be noted that details of your visit or residence will not remain on the system after the leaving date that you enter – ie if you register on the 1st January 2008 for under 90 days, then your details will be deactivated on the 1st April 2008. LOCATE will only accept details of travel for up to one year ahead, this means long-term residents will need to register every year.