Visas for Rwanda
Visa Travel International
Important information for Rwanda
Information and conditions of entry into the country
General information
To travel to Rwanda a visa is usually required with a few exceptions.
Nationals of the following countries are exempt from visas for stays of less than 90 days: Burundi, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Kenya, Uganda, Philippines, Rep. Dem. From Congo, Singapore, Tanzania.
NB: the Visa is obtained on arrival at the airport for Tourism or Business trips.
Do you need a Visa for Rwanda?
Obtaining a visa is mandatory to enter Rwanda and until further notice, it is obtained upon arrival.
French nationals can obtain a free tourist/business visa upon arrival in Rwanda with a maximum validity of 30 days (single entry). They must renew their request each time they leave the territory.
French nationals (as well as member countries of the EAC, Francophonie and Commonwealth) wishing to extend their stay in Rwanda can submit a request for an extension of stay for a period of 30 days at the price of 50 US dollars (renewable twice for a stay of a maximum duration of 90 days without leaving the territory).
It is possible to obtain a single Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda visa valid for 90 days (known as the “East Africa Tourist visa” with multiple entries), at the price of 100 dollars. The tourist visa (EAC) can be obtained on arrival or at the borders.
Conditions of entry in Rwanda
In order to enter Rwanda, the traveller will need to carry his passport (with a visa if needed) as well as a return flight ticket.
It should be noted that, even if the traveller is in possession of all the documents requested to validate his entry into Rwanda, the Rwandan authorities reserve the right to refuse access to their territory without having to justify it.
Understanding the Visa for Rwanda
The visa is based on the dates indicated on the documents provided at the time of the visa application
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VTI’s advice for your trip to Rwanda
Beware of fraudulent websites proposing to obtain an eVisa prior departure… Visa is obtained on arrival.