Rwanda Visa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Rwanda eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Conference Visa Tourist eVisa
East Africa Tourist Visa Tourist eVisa
Reciprocity 10 Year Visa Tourist eVisa
Do I need a visa for Rwanda?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Rwanda, and eligible travellers can apply online for an eVisa instead of visiting an embassy. Travelling on a US passport, you do need a Rwanda visa — the options available to you are Conference Visa Tourist eVisa, East Africa Tourist Visa Tourist eVisa, Reciprocity 10 Year Visa Tourist eVisa.
Rwanda Visa Fees & Cost
Rwanda visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Rwanda and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
| Visa type | Government fee | Max stay | Our service from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Visa Tourist eVisa | $50.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| East Africa Tourist Visa Tourist eVisa | $100.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Reciprocity 10 Year Visa Tourist eVisa | $160.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
Rwanda Visa Processing Time
Rwanda asks travellers to apply at least 3 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 3–10 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Rwanda government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
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Rwanda Visa Requirements
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Rwanda visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Rwanda visa requirements specific to you.
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
- ▶Rwanda Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
- ▶U.S. Department of State — Rwanda Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
- ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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