Apply for your Rwanda eVisa online

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.

As part of Rwanda's open-border policy in 2026, citizens of the African Union, the Commonwealth, and La Francophonie nations can enter Rwanda visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. If you're from a country like the UK, Canada, Australia, or many African nations, you don't need to apply for an eVisa or pay a fee at the border for short trips.

The Rwanda eVisa is typically valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, meaning you must enter the country within that window. Once you enter, the stay duration begins, which is usually 30 days. If your eVisa expires before you land, it becomes invalid and you'll have to pay for a new visa at the border.

The 90-day clock officially starts on the date of your first entry into Rwanda, not the date the visa was approved. However, you must enter Rwanda within a specific window (usually 90 days from the date of issuance) for the visa to remain valid for use.

Yes. The standard single-entry eVisa covers business purposes, such as attending meetings, exploring investment opportunities, or signing contracts. However, if you're attending a large-scale event, you should specifically apply for the Conference eVisa, which requires an official invitation from the event organizers.

You can extend your stay by visiting the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration in Kigali. You must apply for the extension at least 5 days before your current 30-day permit expires. Most extensions are granted for an additional 30 days, provided you have a valid reason and proof of sufficient funds.

While the most common eVisa is single-entry, you can apply for a multiple-entry eVisa if you plan to enter and exit Rwanda several times (e.g., for a regional tour). This visa is typically valid for 90 days and requires additional supporting documents explaining why multiple entries are necessary.

Yes. There are no age exemptions for this visa; every traveler, including infants, must have their own individual visa. When applying for minors, you must upload their birth certificate and, if they're traveling with only one parent, a notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent.

Once your Rwanda eVisa 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.

The Rwanda eVisa is usually processed quickly. With iVisa, you choose your processing speed at checkout, and the option you pick is shown with its delivery time before you pay. We recommend applying at least 2 days before your departure date to account for any unexpected government delays.

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.