Visitors visa
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
* This type of visa is issued to person who is a national or a resident of a country with which Rwanda has a visa waiver arrangement including African Union, Common Wealth and La francophonie who enters the country for any valid reason other than employment.
* It is issued at entry point or embassy
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months
* Single entry
* Work is not permitted
* Change of status is allowed
APPLICATION FEES
* Free of charge
VISA VALIDITY
Valid for 90 days for nationals of a country with which has visa waiver with Rwanda and 30 days for nationals of a country which is a member of African Union, Common wealth and La francophonie.
* This type of visa is issued to a citizen of East African Community Partner States
* This type of visa is issued upon arrival at the border post
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months
* Single entry
* Work is not permitted
* Change of status is not allowed
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
APPLICATION FEES
* Free of charge
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid up to six months
* This type of visa is issued to a national of a country member of a regional organization or community with free visa other than the East African Community citizens
* This type of visa is issued at entry point or embassy
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months
* Single entry
* Work is not permitted
* Change of status is allowed
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
APPLICATION FEES
* Fees is agreed upon at community or organizational level
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid up to six months
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
This type of visa is issued to a crew member of an aircraft or boat at entry point
DEPENDENTS
Not allowed
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
Issued at point of entry or embassy
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
Any genuine travel document valid not less than 6 months
FEES
Free of charge
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
Single entry
WORK
Work is not allowed
CHANGE OF STSTUS
Not allowed
VALIDITY
Period of seventy two(72) hours
VISA EXTENSION
May be extended in exceptional circumstances
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreigner who visits Rwanda for holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational or other short-term reasons other than work purposes.
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* This visa is issued upon arrival at the border post, online, at immigration and emigration office, at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General. Click here to apply
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 50 USD for single entry and free of charge for nationals of countries with which Rwanda has a visa waiver arrangement including African Union, Common Wealth and La francophonie.
* 70 USD for multiple entries
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single or multiple entry
WORK
* Work is not permitted
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid for a period of thirty (30) days for single entry or of ninety (90) days for multiple entries.
VISA EXTENSION
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreigner who visits Rwanda for holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational or other short-term reasons other than work purposes.
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* This visa is issued upon arrival at the border post, online, at immigration and emigration office, at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General. Click here to apply
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 50 USD for single entry and free of charge for nationals of countries with which Rwanda has a visa waiver arrangement including African Union, Common Wealth and La francophonie.
* 70 USD for multiple entries
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single or multiple entry
WORK
* Work is not permitted
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid for a period of thirty (30) days for single entry or of ninety (90) days for multiple entries.
VISA EXTENSION
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreign diplomat visiting Rwanda for official purposes.
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* Issued upon arrival at the border post, online, at immigration and emigration office, at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* Free of charge
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single entry
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Not allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* valid for a period of thirty (30) days
VISA EXTENSION
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreign diplomat accredited to Rwanda who regularly visits for official purposes
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* At the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* Free of charge
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Multiple entries
WORK
* Prohibited
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Not allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* It is valid for a period of two (2) years
VISA EXTENSION
* It is renewable up on application
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreign skilled worker who is seeking employment and whose skills are on the occupations on demand list. For more information click here
DEPENDENTS
* Not allowed
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* At the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 50 USD
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Multiple entries
WORK
* Work is not allowed
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* VALID FOR 90 DAYS
VISA EXTENSION
* It is renewable up on application
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreigner who intends to enter Rwanda for conference, meeting, workshop or any other related activity.
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* This visa is issued upon arrival at the border post, online, at the Directorate General, at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 50 USD and free of charge for nationals of countries with which Rwanda has a visa waiver arrangement including African Union, Common Wealth and La francophonie.
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single entry
WORK
* Work is not permitted
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid for thirty (30) days.
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreign prospective investor, entrepreneur or trader who visits Rwanda to explore available business opportunities
DEPENDENTS
* Not allowed
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* Issued at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence, at immigration and emigration office or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 50 USD for single entry
* 70 USD for multiple entries
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single or multiple entries
WORK
* Work is not allowed
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Not allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid for a period of ninety (90) days
VISA EXTENSION
* Renewable once
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreigner who enters Rwanda for medical treatment or medical consultation confirmed by a recognized medical practitioner. It is also issued to his or her foreign care attendant.
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* It is issued upon arrival at the border post, online, at immigration and emigration office, the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 30 USD
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single entry
WORK
* Work is not allowed
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid for a period of ninety (90) days
VISA EXTENSION
* Renewable
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreigner who is travelling as a member of a group of four (4) to ten (10) tourists.
DEPENDENTS
* Not allowed
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* This visa is issued at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence, online or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General. It may also be issued at entry point upon showing prior approval by the Directorate General.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 150 USD
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single entry
WORK
* Work is not allowed
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Not allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid for a period of thirty (30) days.
VISA EXTENSION
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreign investor, board member or representative of a multinational company who does not reside in Rwanda but has significant business activities in the country and needs to regularly visit his or her activities.
DEPENDENTS
* Not allowed
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* At the directorate general of Immigration and Emigration head quarters
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 200 USD
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Multiple entries
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Valid for a period of two (2) to ten (10) years renewable
VISA EXTENSION
* May be extended up on application
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreigner who has lost his or her status of stay in Rwanda while he or she prepares to leave or to apply for a new status.
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* It is issued at the Directorate General or any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 30 USD
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Single entry
WORK
* Work is not permitted
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* This visa is issued for a specified period, which cannot exceed ninety (90) days effective from the date of its delivery
VISA EXTENSION
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* This visa is issued to a foreign tourist who intends to visit countries signatories to the agreement on the establishment of the East Africa Tourist Visa and its revenue sharing or any similar agreement.
DEPENDENTS
* Not allowed
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* This visa is issued upon arrival at the border post, online, at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 100 USD
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Multiple entries
WORK
* Work is not allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* Its validity, usage and number of entries depend on the agreement between concerned parties.
VISA EXTENSION
* May be extended in exceptional circumstances
ELIGIBLE PERSON
* Long-term visitor visa is issued on a reciprocal basis to a foreigner who visits Rwanda for visit, conference or any reason other than work purpose
DEPENDENTS
* Not allowed
WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE
* This visa is issued at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence, at the Directorate General or any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT
* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEES
* 160 USD
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES
* Multiple entries
WORK
* Work is not allowed
CHANGE OF STATUS
* Not allowed
VISA VALIDITY
* This visa is valid for a period that may be up to ten (10) years
VISA EXTENSION
* Renewable up on application