Visa Requirements
US Citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country. A valid US Passport is required. Any US citizen who wishes to travel to Rwanda study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the embassy or nearest consulate.
EAST AFRICA TOURIST VISA
FACT SHEET
Why the single visa?
The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.
Who is eligible?
A foreigner who wants to visit simultaneously the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism. The visa will be issued at any of the diplomatic representations of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, at the immigration offices of the respective countries or on line where applicable.
Type of visa: An East Africa Tourist Visa is multiple entry visa and shall be valid for 90 days.
How to Apply:
Applications for this visa shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda, at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or online where applicable.
Non-US Citizens
Tourist Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Rwanda, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Two (2) fully completed and signed Rwanda Visa Application
- Two (2) passport photographs
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter from travel agent
Business Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Rwanda, and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Two (2) fully completed and signed Rwanda Visa Application
- Two (2) passport photographs
- International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever
- Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter from travel agent
- A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Rwanda, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: $30.00 Per Visa
Visa Information
The Rwanda tourist or business visa is usually valid for three months from date issued, for a stay according to the dates specified on your application, not to exceed 90 days.