Rwanda visa on arrival and online visa

Q: How long is it valid?

30 days for single entry and 90 days for multiple entry.

Q: Can I apply online?

Yes, through the Rwanda government Irembo service.

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Africa entry rules

Rwanda allows citizens of every country to obtain a visa on arrival without applying first ¹. Many travellers pay no fee under East African Community, African Union, Commonwealth, Francophonie or nationality-based waivers ^1,2. The standard holiday visa costs US$50 for one entry and 30 days, or US$70 for multiple entries and 90 days ². Your travel document must have at least six months left. You can apply online through Irembo before departure ^2,3.

Visa on arrival: Available to all nationalities ¹
Single-entry holiday visa: US$50, 30 days ²
Multiple-entry holiday visa: US$70, 90 days ²
Passport: At least 6 months ²
EAC citizens: Free entry pass for up to 6 months ^1,2
Online portal: Irembo ^1,3
Checked: 19 October 2026

Arrival access for every nationality

Rwanda states that citizens of all countries may obtain a visa on arrival. Travellers can instead apply online or through a Rwandan diplomatic mission before departure ¹.

East African Community citizens receive a free entry pass for up to 6 months. Separate 30-day and 90-day fee waivers apply to listed nationalities and members of named international groupings ^1,2.

Holiday visa fees

The V1 holiday visa costs US$50 for one entry and is valid for 30 days. The multiple-entry version costs US$70 and is valid for 90 days ².

Nationals covered by a waiver do not pay the single-entry fee. Work is not permitted under the holiday visa ².

Passport and application

Travel document valid for at least 6 months ².
Arrival application at the border or online application through Irembo ^1,3.
Passport biodata copy, photograph and application letter for the online process ³.
Payment online or on arrival where the route permits it ^1,3.

East Africa Tourist Visa

Rwanda lists the joint East Africa Tourist Visa at US$100. It covers tourism in Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya under the agreement and permits multiple entries within the bloc ².

Apply through the country that will be your first entry point and follow that country's application procedure ².

No authorised visa agent

Rwanda Immigration says no affiliated agent is authorised to apply on a traveller's behalf and warns that agents may mislead applicants or charge more than the government fee ¹.

Common questions

Can every nationality get a Rwanda visa on arrival?

Yes. Rwanda says citizens of all countries can use the arrival route ¹.

How much is the Rwanda holiday visa?

US$50 for single entry or US$70 for multiple entry, subject to fee waivers ^1,2.

How long is it valid?

30 days for single entry and 90 days for multiple entry ².

Can I apply online?

Yes, through the Rwanda government Irembo service ^1,3.

How long must my passport be valid?

At least 6 months ².

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

Uganda tourist eVisa
Uganda's US$50 online tourist visa, passport and document rules, approval letter, East Africa visa and official portal.
Tanzania tourist eVisa
Tanzania's official eVisa fee, US-passport rule, processing time, passport validity and application site for mainland and Zanzibar.
Zambia visitor visa rules
Check Zambia visa-free, arrival and advance-visa categories, passport rules, eVisa application and conflicting official fee pages.
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Kenya's eTA costs US$30 for a standard single entry. Who needs it, the exempt countries under the 2025 rules, processing times and the official site.