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Rwanda Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

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Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
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Rwanda visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free (Commonwealth/AU/Francophonie incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, UK, Australia, Canada); US$50 others
Processing time
Around 3 business days online; immediate on arrival
Validity
Single entry
Maximum stay
30 days (extendable)
Visa required?
All nationalities — VOA without prior application since 2018 (30 days). Singapore, Malaysia, India, UK, and all Commonwealth, African Union & Francophonie citizens: FREE 30-day visa. Others (USA, EU non-Francophonie, China, Japan): US$50.
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Rwanda?

Travellers from East African Community (6 months free); Commonwealth, AU & Francophonie citizens (30 days free). can generally enter Rwanda without a visa. All nationalities — VOA without prior application since 2018 (30 days). Singapore, Malaysia, India, UK, and all Commonwealth, African Union & Francophonie citizens: FREE 30-day visa. Others (USA, EU non-Francophonie, China, Japan): US$50.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from East African Community (6 months free); Commonwealth, AU & Francophonie citizens (30 days free). do not require a visa for Rwanda for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Directorate General of Immigration & Emigration Rwanda) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Rwanda visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa on arrival (all nationalities)

Official fee: Free (Commonwealth/AU/Francophonie incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, UK, Australia, Canada); US$50 others
Validity
Single entry
Max stay
30 days (extendable)
Processing time
On arrival; online via Irembo 2–8 days
Where to apply
Kigali International Airport / land borders; or irembo.gov.rw in advance

Who needs it: All nationalities — VOA without prior application since 2018 (30 days). Singapore, Malaysia, India, UK, and all Commonwealth, African Union & Francophonie citizens: FREE 30-day visa. Others (USA, EU non-Francophonie, China, Japan): US$50.

Visa-free: East African Community (6 months free); Commonwealth, AU & Francophonie citizens (30 days free).

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Hotel booking
  • Yellow fever certificate if from endemic country

Arrival card: None

East Africa Tourist Visa (US$100) covers Rwanda + Kenya + Uganda.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration & Emigration Rwanda · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

V1 Holiday (Tourist) Visa - single entry

Official fee: USD 50
Validity
30 days
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
Around 3 business days online; immediate on arrival
Processing time
Around 3 business days online; immediate on arrival
Where to apply
https://irembo.gov.rw/

Who needs it: All nationalities (online or on arrival)

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photo
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

V1 Holiday Visa - multiple entry

Official fee: USD 70
Validity
Multiple entry
Max stay
30 days
Time to approval
Around 3 business days online; immediate on arrival
Processing time
Around 3 business days online; immediate on arrival
Where to apply
https://irembo.gov.rw/

Who needs it: All nationalities

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photo
  • Return ticket

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)

Official fee: USD 100
Validity
90 days, multiple entry within the three countries
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
Around 3 business days online; immediate on arrival
Processing time
Around 3 business days online; immediate on arrival
Where to apply
https://irembo.gov.rw/

Who needs it: Tourists visiting Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photo
  • Itinerary covering the three countries

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Rwanda visa — frequently asked questions

Yes. Since 2018 citizens of all countries can get a visa on arrival without prior application, or apply online via Irembo.
USD 50 single entry, USD 70 multiple entry, and USD 100 for the East Africa Tourist Visa.
Yes, both can obtain a visa on arrival or apply online through Irembo.
A USD 100 visa valid 90 days for multiple entry across Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda.
Through the official Rwanda government portal irembo.gov.rw.
The holiday visa allows up to 30 days; the EATV allows up to 90 days.
A yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever risk country.
Usually around 3 business days; visa on arrival is immediate.

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