Rwanda eVisa
From$159.99
- 90 days validity
- Stay up to 90 days in total
- Multiple entry
- As fast as 15 minutes
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Rwanda visa requirements
Whether you need a visa for Rwanda depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Most travelers apply online with the Rwanda eVisa, an electronic travel document for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or transit. If your itinerary also includes Kenya and Uganda, the Rwanda East Africa Visa is a single multiple-entry permit that covers all three countries — applied for through the country where you first enter the region.
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General Rwanda visa requirements are:
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date)
- Valid email address
- Travel details
- A recent passport-style photo
- Proof of onward or return travel
Rwanda visas available through iVisa
What each document covers, who it suits, and how it is issued.
Rwanda eVisaeVisa
Most travelers can obtain a Rwanda eVisa before entering Rwanda for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or transit.
Apply now- Who it's for
- The Rwanda eVisa is for travelers who want to arrange their travel document online before departure, rather than joining the payment and application queues on arrival.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism, visiting family and friends, business activities such as attending meetings or exploring investment opportunities, and transit.
- Entries
- The eVisa is available as a multiple-entry document for travelers who plan to enter and exit Rwanda more than once during their trip.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you'll receive your eVisa by email as a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy to present to airline staff before boarding and to immigration officers at the port of entry, and keeping a digital backup on your phone.
- Validity
- 90 days
- Length of stay
- 90 days in total
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
Rwanda East Africa VisaVisa
Travelers visiting the region can obtain a Rwanda East Africa Visa before entering for tourism. This multiple-entry visa allows travel between Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda for up to 90 days.
Apply now- Who it's for
- Tourists whose itinerary covers more than one East African country and who want a single permit instead of separate visas for each.
- What it covers
- The East Africa Tourist Visa is a joint initiative covering Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda, letting you move freely between the three nations on one permit. Neighboring countries such as Tanzania and Burundi are not part of the agreement and require separate visas.
- First entry rule
- You must apply through the country that serves as your first point of entry into the region. If your flight lands in Kigali, you apply through Rwanda.
- Duration and entries
- It is a multiple-entry visa within the Rwanda-Kenya-Uganda zone, allowing a stay of up to 90 days. Leaving the three-country bloc invalidates the visa.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you'll receive your visa by email as a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy to present at the border of your first entry point and keeping it with your passport throughout your trip.
- Validity
- 90 days
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
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Rwanda visa prices and processing times
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Rwanda East Africa Visa
From$189.99
- 90 days validity
- Stay up to 90 days per entry
- Multiple entry
- As fast as 15 minutes
Our Rwanda visa application process
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Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
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Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Rwanda government on your behalf.
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Once approved, your Rwanda travel document arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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I applied for the three country visa (Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda). The application process is very straight forward and clearly laid out. It takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on if you can find everything you need. but as soon as I completed the process, it gave very clear feedback on the status and step that my application was at. Three days later, I received my letters of acceptance. I would use iVisa again. BTW, It only cost me $100 per person for the three countries, multiple entry visa, 90 days. sure does beat applying for 3 visas and paying $300.
I had some difficulty. A bit frustrating had to go to my travel adviser for help
I paid you $45 additional to get it within a few days and now you tell me I’ll have to pick up my visa in Africa
I felt good about using this service until I was told that I couldn't get my East Africa Tourist visa until I arrive in Rwanda. Everything I'm reading says that I need to get it BEFORE I arrive, not upon arrival. So now I've spent $150 and have no visa and will be nervous about not being able to get it when I arrive in Rwanda. Ugh...not happy at all. A letter from you guys saying I been "approved," doesn't give me much confidence.
Rwanda visa FAQs
What travelers commonly ask about Rwanda visas.
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Which countries are included in the East Africa Tourist Visa?
The East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) is a joint initiative that covers Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda. It allows you to move freely between these three nations using a single permit. Please note that neighboring countries like Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are not part of this agreement and require separate visas.
What is the first entry rule for the East Africa Visa?
You must apply for the EATV through the country that serves as your first point of entry into the region. For example, if your flight lands in Kigali, you must apply through Rwanda. If you arrive in Rwanda with an EATV issued by Uganda or Kenya, it will be considered invalid, and you'll be required to purchase a new visa on the spot.
How is the Rwanda eVisa different from the Visa on Arrival?
While all nationalities can technically get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport, the eVisa allows you to bypass the payment and application queues at the airport. With an eVisa, you proceed directly to the immigration officer, significantly reducing your wait time during peak arrival hours.
Do children and minors need their own Rwanda visa?
Yes. There are no age exemptions; every traveler, including infants, must have their own individual visa. For minors, you must upload a birth certificate and, if traveling with only one parent, a notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent.
How will I receive my Rwanda visa?
Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email with a PDF. We recommend printing a physical copy to present to airline staff before boarding and to immigration officers at the port of entry in Rwanda. You should also keep a digital backup on your phone.
What happens if my Rwanda visa application is denied?
If denied, you will receive a notification via email. The most common reason for denial is poor-quality passport scans. You can usually re-apply by submitting a completely new application with corrected information. iVisa offers denial protection. Our experts manually review your application before submission to prevent these common issues.
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