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Do I Need a Visa for Rwanda?

US citizens must have a visa to travel to Rwanda. Visa requirements for travel to Rwanda are complicated and stringent, and the government of Rwanda imposes expensive fines on visa violators. People who violate the terms of their visa to Rwanda can also be deported. In addition to a visa, it is necessary to have a valid passport to travel to Rwanda, and it is best to have at least six months of validity left on your passport after the date you plan to exit Rwanda. Proof of the Yellow Fever vaccine is required for all visitors over nine months of age.

Is A …	A Rwanda Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	One page for entry stamp
Visa	Yes
Vaccinations	Proof of a yellow fever vaccination is required for entry

Sources: Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Rwanda on Arrival?

If you are traveling to Rwanda solely for the purpose of tourism and are entering the country via Kigali International Airport, it is possible to obtain a visa on arrival. However, this visa only permits a stay of 30 days or less. If you plan to stay in Rwanda as a tourist for a longer period of time or enter via a point other than Kigali International Airport, you need to obtain your visa in advance of your trip. Also, the on arrival visa can only be paid for in US dollars issued after 2006 or by a Visa credit card (American Express, Discover, etc. are not accepted). To avoid delays and potential denial of entrance on a technicality, it is best to obtain your tourist visa for Rwanda before you travel. If you are traveling to Rwanda for business, volunteer work, or an unpaid internship, you must obtain your visa before you go via a Rwandan Consulate, and it is best to have a travel document expert handle this process for you.

Can I Travel to Rwanda on an East Africa Tourist Visa?

If you are planning to travel as a tourist between Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, it is best to travel on an East Africa Tourist Visa. This visa permits multiple entries into all three countries for a period of 90 days. The benefit of an East Africa Tourist Visa is that you only have to apply for one visa, instead of two or three, so it saves time on completing paperwork, and it saves costs on visa fees as well. You should apply for this type of visa in advance of your trip via the application system of the country by which you will enter the region.

What Types of Materials Support My Rwanda Visa Application?

To apply for a Rwanda visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Invitation Letter
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Properly Completed Rwanda Visa Application Form

Depending on the details of your trip to Rwanda, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter
• Vaccination Certificate
• Passport Photos

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Rwanda? Do you need an East Africa Tourist Visa? Let the experts help! Call for expert Rwanda visa advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Rwanda?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a Rwandan visa simple, and we can get an East Africa Tourist Visa for you, if this is appropriate to your trip. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the consulate. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we securely send the document back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Rwanda?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Rwanda. Do you need to get your passport renewed? Passport Health Passport and Visas can expedite your request to get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

For most people, the yellow fever vaccine is required for entry into Rwanda. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get the yellow fever vaccine and all of the other vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Rwanda.