Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Holiday visa applications are accepted online, at border posts and through Rwandan diplomatic missions. Select the correct visa category.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Rwanda Immigration visitor visa service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Check whether your nationality qualifies for a fee waiver
The holiday visa lists USD 50 for one entry and USD 70 for multiple entries. Single-entry fee waivers include African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie nationals, as well as bilateral arrangements.
Official guidanceApply for an extension while your visa is valid
Only some visa categories can be extended. Check your category and apply before the current permission expires.
Official guidanceRwanda at a glance
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- RWF
- Calling code
- +250
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates need a visa for Rwanda?
For tourism in Rwanda, travelers using an ordinary passport from United Arab Emirates should prepare for a visa on arrival. Holiday visa applications are accepted online, at border posts and through Rwandan diplomatic missions. Select the correct visa category.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Rwanda Immigration visitor visa service
Holiday visa applications are accepted online, at border posts and through Rwandan diplomatic missions. Select the correct visa category.
Check Rwanda’s visa guidance
Visa categories and official visitor guidance.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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