Visa Upon Arrival
As of 1st January 2018, citizens of all countries will be granted a 30-Days single entry visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land borders without prior application.
Costs
A single entry tourist visa costs US $50 (exclusions apply for select countries and is valid for 30 days.
A single entry conference visa costs US $30 and is valid for 30 days.
A multiple entry business visa costs US $50 and is valid for one year.
The East African Tourist Visa (EATV) covers Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda, costs US $100 and is valid for 90 days.
For further information on visas or work permits, please consult the Rwanda Directorate of Immigration and Emigration.
Applicants should have a valid passport or another acceptable travel document. The document must have a validity of at least six months on the day of entry into Rwanda.
Visas can be applied for before departure, by submitting an application online, with the option to pay online or upon arrival. Alternatively applications can be submitted at the Rwanda Diplomatic Missions of the country of residence.
Visa extension applications should be submitted the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration offices. Details on each class of visa are set out in the Information section. Visa extensions should be applied for whilst the initial visa remains valid.
PAYMENT FOR VISA APPLICATION
The Embassy DOES NOT accept/process payment by cash, postal orders or cheques for visa applications. All payments must be made by bank transfer, online transfer or direct deposit to the Embassy Consular Account using the details below:
Bank Account Details:
Account Owner: Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Türkiye
Account No: 408-9086175
IBAN: TR35 0006 2000 4080 0009 0861 75
Address: Yıldız Branch, Cankaya, Ankara
NOTE: All applications must be submitted with proof of payment. This can be: Payment receipt, payment confirmation, cash deposit receipt from our bank, transfer receipt from your bank, screenshot of online banking transfer with amount, date and account information visible (i.e. sort code and account number)