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Quick information guide

The Rwanda DGIE issues 3 types of Passports:

  • Ordinary Passport: issued to any Rwandan who fulfills the necessary requirements to facilitate his/her travels outside the country;
  • The Service Passport: issued to Rwandan nationals or non-nationals (delegates of Rwanda) traveling abroad on official mission; and
  • The Diplomatic Passport: issued to high ranking officials in the country or to those representing Rwanda abroad and others as may be specified by the ministerial order.

Contacts

Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE)
KG 7 Ave
Kacyiru, Kigali,
Gasabo
P. O. BOX 6229
Kigali, Rwanda
Tel: +250 788 809 607 ; +250 788 80 96 27 ; +250 78 889 9971
Email: production@migration.gov.rw ;

visa@migration.gov.rw ;

info@migration.gov.rw ;

passport@migration.gov.rw;
www.migration.gov.rw

Immigration information

Known as the “Land of a thousand Hills”, Rwanda is situated in East – central Africa, bordered by Uganda to the North, Tanzania to the East, Burundi to the South and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the West.

The Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) is in charge of Immigration and Emigration matters, issuance of Passports identification cards for foreigners living in Rwanda.

Important note:

Starting 1 January 2018, all foreign nationals traveling to Rwanda can be issued a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or any official border point.

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Visa information

From 1 January 2018, Nationals of all countries are eligible to receive the Rwanda visa upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and any other official borders point.

Travelers also have the option to apply for a Rwanda visa online or the Government portal .

There are no affiliated Agents that are authorized to apply for a visa on your behalf. Such Agents may mislead you and charge more than the visa fees.

Citizens of the following countries are visa exempt for 90 days:

 

Visa categories

Rwanda issues Visa under 3 broad categories:

  • Visa Issued Under Special Arrangement;
  • Transit Visa; and
  • Visitors Visa.

Visas issued under each category attract different fees.

All people wishing to enter Rwanda must possess a valid passport or other internationally recognized travel documents, which, in principle, contains a visa corresponding to his/her purpose of entry into Rwanda obtained in advance from the nearest Rwandan embassy abroad.

Visa is required by all visitors to Rwanda excluding nationals of the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.

At the point of entry, a 15 days temporary permit is granted. Persons living far from Rwandan Embassies or diplomatic mission can apply for entry facility.

 

Tourist and business visas

1. Tourist Visa

For whom: All persons visiting Rwanda whether for business or leisure

Validity and Duration: Valid for 90 days Renewable once with justification. Multiple entries Issued within two days of submitting all required documents

Cost: RWF 25,000 (equivalent to USD 42)

Requirements:

  • Passport valid for at least six months
  • One Clear Coloured photo
  • Receipt of payment of RWF 25,000
  • Application letter to the Director General of Immigration and Emigration
  • Completed application form


2. Business Visa

For whom: All persons undertaking commercial pursuits in the Republic

Validity and Duration: Valid for 1 year Renewable. Multiple entries Issued within two days of submitting all required documents

Cost: RWF 50,000 (equivalent to USD 83)

Requirements:

  • Valid passport
  • One Clear Coloured photo
  • Receipt of payment of RWF 50,000 for Category A workers and RWF 10,000 for Category B Workers
  • Application letter to the Director General of Immigration and Emigration
  • Completed application form
  • Police clearance in English or French
  • Signed CV of applicant
  • A copy of business trading license
  • A copy of annual tax certificate
  • A memorandum of understanding for companies or associations

The Visitor and East Africa Tourist Visas should not be used for employment.

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