Rwanda Visa on arrival (all nationalities): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · V1 Holiday Visa: USD 50 · V1 Holiday Visa: USD 70
See official fee detailsRwanda Visa on arrival (all nationalities) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (Commonwealth/AU/Francophonie incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, UK, Australia, Canada); US$50 others
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival; online via Irembo 2–8 days
- 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.
- Arrival card
- None
Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Rwanda visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa 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.
Who can apply
Rwanda visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa required | 90 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa required | 30 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | 30 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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