Rwanda Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 7
- Visa on arrival
- 191
- eTA / e-Visa
- 0
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Rwanda's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality we track can enter Rwanda without arranging a visa in advance.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Rwanda Visa-Free (7)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Rwanda without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Rwanda (191)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Rwanda border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
- Afghanistan≤ 30 days
- Albania≤ 30 days
- Algeria≤ 30 days
- Andorra≤ 30 days
- Angola≤ 90 days
- Antigua and Barbuda≤ 30 days
- Argentina≤ 30 days
- Armenia≤ 30 days
- Australia≤ 30 days
- Austria≤ 30 days
- Azerbaijan≤ 30 days
- Bahamas≤ 30 days
- Bahrain≤ 30 days
- Bangladesh≤ 30 days
- Barbados≤ 30 days
- Belarus≤ 30 days
- Belgium≤ 30 days
- Belize≤ 30 days
- Benin≤ 90 days
- Bhutan≤ 30 days
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- Bolivia≤ 30 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina≤ 30 days
- Botswana≤ 30 days
- Brazil≤ 30 days
- Brunei≤ 30 days
- Bulgaria≤ 30 days
- Burkina Faso≤ 30 days
- Cabo Verde≤ 30 days
- Cambodia≤ 30 days
- Cameroon≤ 30 days
- Canada≤ 30 days
- Central African Republic≤ 90 days
- Chad≤ 90 days
- Chile≤ 30 days
- China≤ 30 days
- Colombia≤ 30 days
- Comoros≤ 30 days
- Costa Rica≤ 30 days
- Côte d'Ivoire≤ 90 days
- Croatia≤ 30 days
- Cuba≤ 30 days
- Cyprus≤ 30 days
- Czechia≤ 30 days
- Denmark≤ 30 days
- Djibouti≤ 30 days
- Dominica≤ 30 days
- Dominican Republic≤ 30 days
- Ecuador≤ 30 days
- Egypt≤ 30 days
- El Salvador≤ 30 days
- Equatorial Guinea≤ 30 days
- Eritrea≤ 30 days
- Estonia≤ 30 days
- Eswatini≤ 30 days
- Ethiopia≤ 30 days
- Fiji≤ 30 days
- Finland≤ 30 days
- France≤ 30 days
- Gabon≤ 30 days
- Gambia≤ 30 days
- Georgia≤ 30 days
- Germany≤ 30 days
- Ghana≤ 30 days
- Greece≤ 30 days
- Grenada≤ 30 days
- Guatemala≤ 30 days
- Guinea≤ 90 days
- Guinea-Bissau≤ 30 days
- Guyana≤ 30 days
- Haiti≤ 90 days
- Holy See (Vatican City)≤ 30 days
- Honduras≤ 30 days
- Hong Kong≤ 30 days
- Hungary≤ 30 days
- Iceland≤ 30 days
- India≤ 30 days
- Indonesia≤ 90 days
- Iran≤ 30 days
- Iraq≤ 30 days
- Ireland≤ 30 days
- Israel≤ 30 days
- Italy≤ 30 days
- Jamaica≤ 30 days
- Japan≤ 30 days
- Jordan≤ 30 days
- Kazakhstan≤ 30 days
- Kiribati≤ 30 days
- Kosovo≤ 30 days
- Kuwait≤ 30 days
- Kyrgyzstan≤ 30 days
- Laos≤ 30 days
- Latvia≤ 30 days
- Lebanon≤ 30 days
- Lesotho≤ 30 days
- Liberia≤ 30 days
- Libya≤ 30 days
- Liechtenstein≤ 30 days
- Lithuania≤ 30 days
- Luxembourg≤ 30 days
- Macau≤ 30 days
- Madagascar≤ 30 days
- Malawi≤ 30 days
- Malaysia≤ 30 days
- Maldives≤ 30 days
- Mali≤ 30 days
- Malta≤ 30 days
- Marshall Islands≤ 30 days
- Mauritania≤ 30 days
- Mauritius≤ 30 days
- Mexico≤ 30 days
- Micronesia≤ 30 days
- Moldova≤ 30 days
- Monaco≤ 30 days
- Mongolia≤ 30 days
- Montenegro≤ 30 days
- Morocco≤ 30 days
- Mozambique≤ 30 days
- Myanmar≤ 30 days
- Namibia≤ 30 days
- Nauru≤ 30 days
- Nepal≤ 30 days
- Netherlands≤ 30 days
- New Zealand≤ 30 days
- Nicaragua≤ 30 days
- Niger≤ 30 days
- Nigeria≤ 30 days
- North Korea≤ 30 days
- North Macedonia≤ 30 days
- Norway≤ 30 days
- Oman≤ 30 days
- Pakistan≤ 30 days
- Palau≤ 30 days
- Palestine≤ 30 days
- Panama≤ 30 days
- Papua New Guinea≤ 30 days
- Paraguay≤ 30 days
- Peru≤ 30 days
- Philippines≤ 90 days
- Poland≤ 30 days
- Portugal≤ 30 days
- Qatar≤ 90 days
- Republic of the Congo≤ 30 days
- Romania≤ 30 days
- Russia≤ 30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis≤ 30 days
- Saint Lucia≤ 30 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines≤ 30 days
- Samoa≤ 30 days
- San Marino≤ 30 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe≤ 90 days
- Saudi Arabia≤ 30 days
- Senegal≤ 90 days
- Serbia≤ 30 days
- Seychelles≤ 30 days
- Sierra Leone≤ 30 days
- Singapore≤ 30 days
- Slovakia≤ 30 days
- Slovenia≤ 30 days
- Solomon Islands≤ 30 days
- South Africa≤ 30 days
- South Korea≤ 30 days
- Spain≤ 30 days
- Sri Lanka≤ 30 days
- Sudan≤ 30 days
- Suriname≤ 30 days
- Sweden≤ 30 days
- Switzerland≤ 30 days
- Syria≤ 30 days
- Taiwan≤ 30 days
- Tajikistan≤ 30 days
- Thailand≤ 30 days
- Timor-Leste≤ 30 days
- Togo≤ 30 days
- Tonga≤ 30 days
- Trinidad and Tobago≤ 30 days
- Tunisia≤ 30 days
- Turkey≤ 30 days
- Turkmenistan≤ 30 days
- Tuvalu≤ 30 days
- Ukraine≤ 30 days
- United Arab Emirates≤ 30 days
- United Kingdom≤ 30 days
- United States≤ 30 days
- Uruguay≤ 30 days
- Uzbekistan≤ 30 days
- Vanuatu≤ 30 days
- Venezuela≤ 30 days
- Vietnam≤ 30 days
- Yemen≤ 30 days
- Zambia≤ 30 days
- Zimbabwe≤ 30 days
Fees
Rwanda Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
V-1 Visitor's visa (holiday), single entry
USD 50
V-1 Visitor's visa, multiple entry
USD 70
Visa on arrival (all nationalities since 1 Jan 2018)
USD 50
e-Visa via Irembo portal (V-1)
USD 50
V-11 East African Tourist Visa (Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda)
USD 100
V-5 Conference/meetings visa, single entry
USD 50
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Transit
Rwanda Transit Visa
Rwanda publishes 2 transit visa products for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Visa (VT)
For travelers transiting through Rwanda en route to a third destination.
Valid for 72 hours maximum. Work not permitted. Status change not allowed. Free for nationals of countries with visa waiver arrangements. Available at entry points and via irembo.gov.rw.
Apply here ↗Transit Visa - Unforeseen Circumstances (VE-2)
For travelers stranded in Rwanda due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight cancellation, schedule changes, or bad weather.
Free of charge. Issued at the border/airport when traveler is inconvenienced due to circumstances beyond their control. Valid for up to 72 hours. Work not permitted. Status change not allowed.
Apply here ↗FAQ
Rwanda Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Rwanda?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Rwanda visa-free or with a visa on arrival. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Rwanda without a visa?
7 countries can visit Rwanda without a visa in 2026, including: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Rwanda.
How do I apply for a Rwanda tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Rwanda, you typically need to apply at a Rwanda embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Passport-sized photos
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
- Travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Rwanda without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Rwanda varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
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