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Popular eVisas for Rwanda

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Tourist E-visa

tourist
  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 30 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 159.00
Excl. VAT
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Combined Rwanda-Tanzania eVisa

tourist
  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 30 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 199.00
Excl. VAT
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Entry E-visa (Commonwealth)

tourist
  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 30 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 99.00
Excl. VAT
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Tourist E-visa

Single Entry

30 Days

30 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 30 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 159.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport Scan

Portrait Photo

Transit E-visa

Single Entry

3 Days

3 Days

This visa is intended for the purpose of transiting through to another destination outside the Republic of Rwanda for a period not exceeding three days.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 3 Days
  • Max trip length 3 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 85.00
Excl. VAT
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eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport Scan

Letter stating reason for transit and country of destination

Return flights

Portrait Photo

Multiple Entry eVisa

Multiple Entry

90 Days

90 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 90 Days
  • Max trip length 90 Days
  • Valid for Multiple Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 179.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport Scan

Portrait Photo

Combined Rwanda-Tanzania eVisa

Single Entry

30 Days

30 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda and Tanzania (including Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar) for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment. This visa allows only a single entry to each country.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 30 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 199.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Travel itinerary

Return flights

Passport Scan

Portrait Photo

Entry E-visa (Commonwealth)

Single Entry

30 Days

30 Days

This visa is intended for Commonwealth citizens travelling to Rwanda for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 30 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 99.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport Scan

Portrait Photo

Combined Rwanda-Tanzania eVisa

Multiple Entry

90 Days

90 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda and Tanzania (including Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar) for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment. This visa allows mulitple entries to Rwanda, and a multiple entry to Tanzania. A multiple entry visa for Tanzania is always required for US citizens.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 90 Days
  • Max trip length 90 Days
  • Valid for Multiple Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 299.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Travel itinerary

Return flights

Passport Scan

Portrait Photo

Combined Rwanda-Tanzania eVisa (Multiple Entry)

Multiple Entry

90 Days

90 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda and Tanzania (including Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar) for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment. This visa allows mulitple entries to Rwanda, and a single entry to Tanzania.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 90 Days
  • Max trip length 90 Days
  • Valid for Multiple Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 259.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Travel itinerary

Passport Scan

Return flights

Portrait Photo

Combined Rwanda-Kenya eVisa

Multiple Entry

90 Days

90 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda and Kenya for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment. This visa allows mulitple entries to Rwanda, and a single entry to Kenya.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 90 Days
  • Max trip length 90 Days
  • Valid for Multiple Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 173.20
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport Scan

Return flights

Portrait Photo

East Africa Visa

Single Entry

90 Days

90 Days

This Multiple Entry visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 90 Days
  • Max trip length 90 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 209.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport Scan

Portrait Photo

Travel itinerary

Conference E-visa

Single Entry

30 Days

30 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda for the purpose of attending a meeting or a conferences provided that they have an invitation to the meeting, conference, seminar or workshop.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 30 Days
  • Valid for Single Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 159.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport

Portrait Photo

Business visa

Multiple Entry

90 Days

30 Days

This visa is intended for those travelling to Rwanda for the purpose of business, tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment.

  • Processed within 5 days
  • Valid for 30 Days
  • Max trip length 90 Days
  • Valid for Multiple Entry
  • 24/7 Phone & Email Support
Cost $ 199.00
Excl. VAT
Change Currency

eVisa Process

1

Complete Application Form

Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

2

Pay Securely Online

We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world.

3

Receive eVisa by email

The eVisa is sent by email.

4

Print eVisa and show at immigration

We always recommend printing the eVisa. Black and white is fine. Display your printed eVisa and passport at immigration in Rwanda.

Required Documents

Passport Scan

Portrait Photo

Invitation letter from host company

* Eligibility can vary depending on nationality and other factors.

Additional Information

The eVisa application process is fast, secure and entirely online.

Additional Information on the Rwanda eVisa

In January 2018, The Republic of Rwanda introduced the eVisa system to allow citizens of certain nationalities to apply online for a visa to enter the country.

Travellers are required to fill in the form and make a payment online. The application is internally reviewed and processed. The approved visa is sent by email to the traveller as soon as it is approved.

Visa on Arrival

Applications upon arrival are only available in emergency cases and in a limited number of airports.

Foreign travellers should be aware that waiting times of more than two hours should be expected. Travellers entering Rwanda during peak holiday season should expect longer waiting times at immigration.

It is strongly recommended to obtain a valid Visa prior to travelling to Rwanda.

How It Works

Fast, secure, and entirely online.
1. Complete online application form

1. Complete online application form

Fill in a short application form. It is an easy, fast, and reliable process that takes about 10 minutes. Contact our customer support for any questions you may have.

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2. Secure online payment

Simply pay online from the comfort of your home. We will deal with the government or embassy. No waiting times, no hassle. So you can focus on planning your travel.

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2. Secure online payment
3. Receive visa by email

3. Receive visa by email

Once the visa (or other travel document) has been approved it will be sent directly by email. When you arrive at your destination, simply present your visa and your passport.

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Our Service

DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

Our experts verify your documents to ensure that the visa application gets processed without any delay.

QUICK AND SIMPLE

Our automated application platform enables the easiest and fastest way to process your visa. We allow to submit a group application. No waiting times at embassies.

24/7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT

You can speak to our experts 24/7 via phone, live chat or email. They are always happy to assist you in your visa application.

Privacy Protection

Our application process is 100% safe and secure. Privacy protection is guaranteed with us.

ONLINE PROCESS

The entire application process is online. No need to send in documents or go to the embassy. The issued visas are directly sent to you via email. No print out required.

REFUND GUARANTEED

In the rare case that your application is rejected, you will be entirely refunded for the service fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most frequently asked questions.
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What are the vaccination requirements to enter Rwanda?

For the Visa application no vaccination certificate is required, however at entry a Yellow Fever vaccine certificate must be shown if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

More information can be found here: WHO list of countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission

Can I get a visa via an embassy or consulate?

The embassies and high commissions no longer process visa applications.

Since the introduction of the eVisa in January 2018 the Immigration Service in Rwanda urges all eligible travellers to apply for the eVisa.

Do I need a eVisa?

All foreign citizens need a valid eVisa, except for citizens from countries who are exempt. Scroll to the top of the page to determine the eVisa requirements for your nationality.

Which eVisa do I need to enter Rwanda?

The eVisa you require for your trip depends on your nationality and purpose of your trip (eg. tourism, business). Scroll to the top of the page to determine the exact eVisa requirements for your trip.

Can I apply for multiple people at the same time?

Yes, you can add as many travellers as necessary to the application form. It is strongly recommended to apply for all people travelling together in one single application.

Note that all travellers must be the same nationality. To apply for groups with travellers of different nationalities, please complete one application for each different nationality.

What services do you provide?

We offer high-quality travel authrisation, visa, and immigration services. A variable service fee is charged for this, which is added to the government fee. The professional services provided by us include: assistance with the Visa or Travel Authorisation application, accuracy- and sense-checking applicaton submissions, providing information regarding the eVisa application, including the status and result or the application, liaising directly with the government authorities where required, and offering continuous support by phone, chat, and email.

What are the accepted payment methods?

The following methods of payment are accepted: Visa, Mastercard or Bank Transfer.

You can also pay by phone, where American Express is accepted.

I would like to cancel my eVisa. Can I be refunded?

No. Once the application has been submitted, the eVisa application begins processing automatically and fees are non-refundable.

If my eVisa application is rejected will my fees be refunded?

In the rare case that your application is rejected due to an error on our part, you will be entirely refunded for the service fee.

Please note that if inaccurate information is provided, or if Rwanda rejects your applications due to any reason other than aan error on our part, you will not be eligible for a refund.

Other Terms and Conditions apply.

Are you affiliated with the Government?

No, we are a private company and not affiliated with any Government.

What do I need to present upon arrival?

Upon arrival at immigration you will need to present your passport and a print-out of your eVisa, if you are required to have one.

What should I do after I apply for my eVisa?

Once the eVisa is approved, it will be emailed to you. You must print a copy to carry with your passport and bring it along when you travel. When you arrive in Rwanda, you must have your eVisa printout with your passport.