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Rwanda Visa – Requirements and Application

Do I Need a Visa for Rwanda?

Yes, a visa is required for travel to Rwanda. A yellow fever vaccination may also be required depending on your specific itinerary.

Most visas to Rwanada last 90 days, but can be often be renewed or extended.

See below or contact a Passport Health travel documents specialist about other visa types.

Rwanda Entry Requirements
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Sources: Embassy of Rwanda and U.S. State Department

What Do I Need for a Rwanda Visa Application?

Countries often require different items for different visas. The application process may differ depending on the type of visa you’re obtaining.

Open a tab below to see the different types of documents needed for your particular visa.

Other visas available in Rwanda include an East African Tourist Visa, which is a visa that is valid in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya.

The Rwandan government is allowed to change this process at any time and is allowed to request additional materials during the visa process.


When applying for a Rwanda Tourist Visa, you need a passport, photograph, driver’s license, proof of travel, forms for minors, and the actual application itself.

Each one of these items have specific requirements that must be met.

Passport:

  • Be valid for the next six months
  • Contain at least one blank for the visa stamp

Photograph:

  • Taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
  • Taken against an all white background
  • Be two inches by two inches
  • Provide the full frontal view of your head with neutral expression

Proof of Travel:

  • Ticket or itinerary that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
  • Show the traveler’s full name as printed on passport

Passport:

  • Be valid for the next six months
  • Contain at least one blank page for the visa stamp

Photograph:

  • Taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
  • Taken against an all white background
  • Be two inches by two inches
  • Provide the full frontal view of your head with neutral expression

Business Cover Letter:

  • Business Cover Letter must include your specific purpose of travel

Letter of Invitation:

  • A letter from your host, sponsor, or company in Rwanda
  • Lists dates of stay
  • Must include purpose of visit
  • Must include legal name, matching the name on your passport

While other visa types are available, their requirements can vary greatly. Contact us to find out what you may need for your specific trip.

 

How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?

Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.

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How Much Do Rwanda Visas Cost?

Rwanda visa fee amounts can vary, but are often under $100. This price is subject to change at any point as the Rwandan government may change these costs at anytime.

The money paid for the visa fee does not include service fees levied by the Rwandan government, cost of postage, processing etc.

Are Any Vaccines Required for Rwanda?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers entering from regions with yellow fever transmission. This may extend to recent travel as well.

Other vaccinations are recommended for travel to the region. For more vaccination information, see our Rwanda destination advice page.

U.S. Embassy in Rwanda

All U.S. citizens visiting Rwanda should register with the STEP program before their trip. This State Department program provides extra information and support in case of emergency. Passport Health’s travel documents staff can assist you in registering.

Once in Rwanda, the information for the U.S. Embassy is:

U.S. Embassy Kigali
2657 Avenue de la Gendarmerie (Kacyiru)
P.O. Box 28 Kigali, Rwanda
Phone: (250) 252 596 400
Fax: (250) 252 580 325

Visit the Embassy to Rwanda website before departure to confirm correct contact details for the office.

For More Information About Rwanda…

See Passport Health’s Rwanda destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!

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