Visas on Arrival in Rwanda
Who pays what
- East African Community citizens: a free pass on arrival, valid for six months.
- African Union, Commonwealth and Francophonie citizens: a free visa on arrival for a 30-day visit.
- Free 90-day visa: Angola, Benin, the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Mauritius, the Philippines, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone and Singapore.
- Everyone else: USD 50 for a single entry valid for 30 days, or USD 70 for multiple entries valid for 90 days.
Visas for business visitors
| Class | For | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| V5 | Conferences and meetings | USD 50 | 30 days |
| V6 | Business survey by a prospective investor or trader | USD 50 single, USD 70 multiple | 90 days, renewable once |
| V4 | Job search, for occupations in demand | USD 50 | 90 days |
| V9 | Itinerant business: investors and board members who visit often | USD 200 | 2 to 10 years |
| VT | Transit | USD 30 | 72 hours |
None of these visas allows work. To work, apply for a residence permit after you arrive.
Before you travel
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
- You can also apply online on IremboGov or at a Rwandan embassy, and pay online or on arrival.
- DGIE says no agent is authorised to apply on your behalf.
- A vaccination certificate may be asked for at the border.
- Extensions are applied for at DGIE while the visa is still valid. There are 5 days of grace after it expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can every nationality get a visa on arrival in Rwanda?
Yes. A single-entry visa costs USD 50 for 30 days and a multiple-entry visa USD 70 for 90 days.
Who gets a free visa?
Citizens of the African Union, the Commonwealth and the Francophonie get a free 30-day visa, and East African Community citizens a free six-month pass.
What is the East Africa Tourist Visa?
A 90-day visa for USD 100.
Sources
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Visa on arrival
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Visitors visa
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Transit visa
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Visas, general information
Figures checked 8 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
