Rwanda eVisa

رواندا · Kigali · Africa

eVisa Level 2

Rwanda offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $50 USD with processing completed within 4-4 days. The visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and visa on arrival is also available.

$50

Fee (USD)

4 business days

Processing

90d

Validity

30d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: irembo.gov.rw

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)

✓ Passport-size photo (white background)

✓ Return or onward travel ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

✓ Sufficient funds for stay

✓ Completed online application form

✓ Credit/debit card for payment

✓ Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country)

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Multiple entry $70, valid 90 days
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

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Dec

Best OK

Long dry season. Best for gorilla trekking. Also Dec-Feb (short dry). Avoid Mar-May (long rains).

Country information

🏛

Kigali

Capital

💱

RWF

Currency

📞

+250

Calling

🕐

+02:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Kinyarwanda

Language

Payment methods

visamastercard

Neighboring countries

UgandaTanzaniaBurundiDR Congo

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (irembo.gov.rw) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Rwanda eVisa cost? +

The Rwanda eVisa costs $50 USD. Multiple entry is $70.

How long does Rwanda eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 4 business days.

What documents do I need for a Rwanda eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment. Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country).

How long is the Rwanda eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 90 days from entry date. Maximum stay is 30 days.

Can I get multiple entries for Rwanda? +

Multiple entry $70, valid 90 days