Immigration

Rwandan Visas:

Foreign Nationals wishing to obtain Rwandan Visas, submit their applications to Rwandan Diplomatic Missions of their Country of residence for processing.

In the case of those coming from countries where we don’t have a Diplomatic Mission, they should request for an entry facility on line which will be used to obtain a visa on any official point of entry in Rwanda. The website is www.migration.gov.rw

In view of the bilateral agreements, the Nationals of the following Countries may visit Rwanda without visa for a period up to 90 days: USA, Germany, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Great Britain, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong and Burundi.

The visitor's visa should not be used for employment.

General information for an applicant seeking to visit Rwanda on a tourist visa

Travel Document:

An applicant shall be holder of a valid passport or another acceptable travel document. The document must have a validity of at least 6 months on the day of entry in Rwanda.

Health Requirements:

A vaccination certificate may be required at the border post. In the event of a major disease outbreak, specific requirements could be set and put to the knowledge of the applicants.

Visa Fees:

These are fees for processing of applications. If applications are refused, or withdrawn by the applicant, refunds of fees will not be made.

Validity of Visas:

The maximum and Minimum period of validity of visas is set out in the Information for Applicants for each visa class.

Single or Multiple Entries:

Whether a visa will usually be issued for single or multiple entries is set out in the Information for Applicants for each visa class.

Financial Requirements:

An applicant must have sufficient funds to cover the costs of their stay in Rwanda. Evidence for such funds may be requested online, at the Rwandan foreign mission or at the entry point.

Extension of Visas for Some Classes:

Some visa classes may be extended. Details are set out in the Information for Applicants for each class.

Extensions of visas should be applied for whilst initial visas remain valid.

A period of grace also allows a visa holder 5 days after their visa expires to depart the country, without penalty. Persons who depart more than 5 days after the expiry of their visa may be subject to a fine and may be refused a further visa.

Change of Status for Some Classes:

An applicant may apply to the Director General for another class of visa whilst they are in Rwanda and whilst their current visa remains valid.

For the Group tourist visa change of status is not permitted. Information for Applicants for the particular visa classes will state if change of status is not allowed.

Verification of Documents:

Documents, supporting applications, must be originals or certified as true copies by the issuing authority.

CATHEGORIES OF VISAS

The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration issues the following visas :

PERMIT

1. Temporary Resident Permits

A-Prospecting and Mining : (Click here for information and requirements!)
B-Agriculture, animal husbandry and related activities : (Click here for information and requirements!)
C-Prescribed Professionals : (Click here for information and requirements!)
D-Diplomats : (Click here for information and requirements!)
E-Government or Parastatal Employee : (Click here for information and requirements!)
F-Specific Manufacturing and Processing : (Click here for information and requirements!)
G-Specific Trade, Business and services : (Click here for information and requirements!)
H-Specific Employement by Specific Employer : (Click here for information and requirements!)
I-Approved Religious Activities : (Click here for information and requirements!)
J-Hospitality Industry and Related Activities : (Click here for information and requirements)
K-Person with Assured Income : (Click here for information and requirements)
M- Dependant Pass : (Click here for information and requirements)
N-Student Pass and Occupational Trainee : (Click here for information and requirements)
P-Voluntary Worker and Holiday Worker : (Click here for information and requirements)
R-Special Pass : (Click here for information and requirements)
S-Frontier Pass : (Click here for information and requirements)
W-Information Technology and its related activities : (Click here for information and requirements)
X-Transport and logistics : (Click here for information and requirements)
Z-Other Investments : (Click here for information and requirements)

2. Permanent resident Permit

L-1 Resident Exceeding Five Year
L-2 Exceptional Considerations
L-3 Ket Staff of Multinational Companies
L-4 Diaspora
L-C Child
L-M Spouse

NOTES:

Diploma, Police Clearance, Marriage certificate and Birth Certificate should be translated in English or French
To the applicants applying for resident permits, Grace period is 15 days upon arrival in the country ,after that period ,the penalty will be applied immediately as stipulated by the law.
The Director General of Immigration and Emigration may request the applicants to submit any other document when deems necessary for more information and clarification.