Rwanda
General visa requirements for travelling to Rwanda. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (EAC Free Movement)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 6 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a citizen of an East African Community (EAC) member state: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Eligible countries: Burundi, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Tourist visa (Special 90-Day Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - visa-free upon arrival
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Mauritius, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Qatar, and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Eligible countries: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Mauritius, Philippines, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Tourist visa (Multiple Entry Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- On arrival or 4 days (online)
- Fee
- $70 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photograph with white background
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or host invitation letter; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Online application
Apply online through the Irembo portal or obtain upon arrival.
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Fee payment
Pay the multiple entry visa fee of $70 USD.
Tourist visa (Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- On arrival or 4 days (online)
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of all countries worldwide are eligible. Since January 2018, Rwanda offers visa on arrival for all nationalities.
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Health
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers entering Rwanda.
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photograph with white background
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or host invitation letter; Must cover full stay: No
-
Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Optionally apply online through the Irembo portal before travel, or obtain the visa upon arrival at any Rwandan port of entry.
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Document gathering
Prepare your valid passport, a recent passport photo with white background, proof of accommodation, and return/onward flight details.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee of $50 USD (single entry). Payment can be made online via the Irembo portal or upon arrival.
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Processing wait
If applying online, processing takes approximately 4 days. If obtaining on arrival, the visa is issued immediately at the port of entry.
Tourist visa (African Union Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of African Union member states not covered by EAC or special bilateral agreements receive a free visa upon arrival.
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Health
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry to Rwanda.
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required; Validity months: 120