There has been a slew of blogs, messages, press releases and emails to the effect that the visa costs and requirements for travel to Rwanda have increased and changed. This is incorrect. Ronnie Harris, North American Representative for Rwanda Tourism in North America, sets the record straight: Please note the correct costs and requirements to obtain a visa to Rwanda.
USA passport holders travelling to Rwanda as tourists on a holiday require a V1 (S) Visa.
Nationals of the United States of America will be issued with entry visa valid for a period of up to 30 days and pay for a visa ($30) upon arrival, without prior application.
An entry visa is single-entry and shall be valid for a period of not more than 30 days.
DEPENDANTS:
All persons must apply in their own right. Each passport must be issued with its own visa.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
VISA FEES:
30 USD
VALIDITY OF VISA:
30 days
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRY:
Single entry
A multiple-entry visa V1 (M) is also available upon entry without prior application.
VISA FEES FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY:
60 USD
Rwanda also participates in the East Africa Tourist Visa T12
A USA passport holder who wants to visit the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism in one trip:
The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter from the country that issued the visa and move within the two other countries without applying for another visa or paying another visa fee.
The holder shall also be allowed to move out of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda; and return without having to pay for another visa. This will only be applicable in the period of 90 days.
DEPENDANTS:
All persons must apply in their own right.
WHERE APPLICATIONS CAN BE MADE:
Applications for this visa shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda, at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or online where applicable.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
VISA FEE:
100 USD
VALIDITY OF VISA:
90 days
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRY:
Multiple entry
VISA EXTENSION:
An East Africa Tourist Visa shall not be extended.
For more information or questions please contact:
RONNIE HARRIS
RWANDA TOURISM NORTH AMERICA
414-241-6373
