Rwanda eVisa Application

The Rwanda eVisa is an electronic visa implemented by the Government of Rwanda on the 1st January 2018 to permit foreign nationals to enter Rwanda through the international airports in Kigali and all entry points along the border.

Rwanda introduced the electronic visa system to help travelers obtain their visas in a much quicker and easier way via a simple online process.

There are four eVisa to Rwanda types for both tourism and business purposes usage.

eVisa for Rwanda comes in the form of a single-entry and multiple-entry visa that grants 30 or 90 days of stay within the country depending on its type. The validity period for Rwanda electronic visas ranges from 30 to 90 days as well.

Tourists, business travelers, and those visiting friends and relatives can now use eVisas to travel to Rwanda.

With eVisa, there is no need to visit the Embassy of Rwanda and trouble oneself with an excessive amount of paperwork or long waiting lines. The whole application process can be completed online within minutes from home, with the approved document arriving at one's email address.

The price for the online visa to Rwanda differs depending on which type you choose and on your nationality.

• Rwanda eVisa types
  

  As was mentioned in the previous section, the online Rwanda visa can be divided into four different types. Travelers from all over the world can choose between a:

  • Single-entry eVisa: allows a single-entry into Rwanda for a maximum of 30 days.
  • Conference eVisa: serves as a single-entry permit for a stay of 30 days; however, it is issued for all business purposes, including attending business meetings, conferences, or negotiating a contract.
  • Multiple-entry eVisa: enables travelers to enter Rwanda numerous times. The multiple-entry permit stays valid for 90 days.
  • East African Online Visa: designated for all travelers that want to visit Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda with just one entry permit. It allows multiple entries to the three countries. Traveling between and within them can be done for tourism purposes only (including family visits)—it has a validity period of 90 days.

• List of eligible countries

  Travelers from all over the world can apply online for an eVisa to Rwanda using our services. The only condition to meet is having a valid passport. Your passport cannot expire for the next 6 months forth from the planned date of the trip.

  Please note that the online visa price may differ depending on your nationality.

• Rwanda eVisa application form

  Rwanda visa online application process is straightforward and effortless. Prepare the necessary documents described in the 'Required Documents' section and start applying.

  You can use any working device with a stable internet connection to complete the application process within minutes from home!

  Follow these steps to apply for your Rwanda visa online:

  1. Fill an online application form with your data, passport details, email address, and the purpose of your travel. Attach additional documents if necessary. Next, please ensure that you have putthe correct information in the application form to ensure successful approval without delays.
  2. Make an online payment by choosing any of the several online payment methods available on our website to cover the Rwanda eVisa fees.
  3. Check your email inbox. All applicants receive a confirmation number once the payment registers. eVisa to Rwanda is delivered directly to your email box within a maximum of 72 hours (3 business days).

  The electronic Rwanda visa arrives at your email address in PDF version, print it out, and take it with you to the airport or on the road.

• Validity period

  In all available online visa types, the validity period starts upon the planned entry to Rwanda. Each applicant states the intended entry date in the application form.

  The single-entry permit and the Conference eVisa stay valid for 30 days from the stated entry date. The multiple-entry permit and the East Africa Online Visa stay valid for 90 days (three months), starting from the first entrance to Rwanda.

• Transit information

  Transit through Rwanda does not require additional documents if the traveler is not leaving the designated transit zone. Suppose you need to leave the transit area while at the airport; you will need to obtain an appropriate entry permit upon arrival.

  Contact the airlines if you plan on traveling through Rwanda to learn more about the transit visa handling process.

• Requirements on arrival

  Two documents will be controlled by the customs officials upon entering Rwanda. Each traveler has to have a printed eVisa and a valid passport for at least 6 months from the entry date. Make sure you are prepared before leaving on your trip.

• Ports accepting eVisas

  There is a list of airports and land border crossing points that take electronic visas as an acceptable travel document. Plan your journey to cross the border using any of the following ports to ensure issue-free entry.

  Airports:

  • Kamembe International Airport
  • Kigali International Airport

  
  Border crossing points:

  • Bugarama
  • Buziba
  • Bweyeye
  • Cyanika
  • Gatuna
  • Kabuhanga
  • Kagitumba
  • Kanyaru bas
  • Kanyaru haut
  • La Corniche
  • Nemba
  • Nshili
  • Poids Lourds
  • Ruhwa
  • Rusumo
  • Rusizi I
  • Rusizi II

• Rwanda eVisa Sample

  Choose any online visa type and spare just a few minutes to submit your application. Use your phone, laptop, PC, or any other device. Once that’s done, find the Rwanda eVisa sample below to check how the delivered entry permit will look like!

  

The most important document to have when applying online for an eVisa to Rwanda is a valid passport. Your passport has to stay valid for at least 6 months from the intended entry to Rwanda date.

Before applying, please prepare the following documents:

• a digital photograph of the valid passport's bio-data page
• applicant's face photograph (that can be easily taken using a phone or a PC camera): only needed when applying for a Conference eVisa or the East Africa Online Visa.