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Rwanda - Applying for a Tourist Visa

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ProcedureEdit

In personEdit

  • Review instructions based on the purpose of touring to Rwanda
  • Fill the application form with all the required information
  • Pay a Rwf 50,000 at any bank of your choice.
  • Submit the filled application form, attached a payment receipt of Rwf 50,000 to the office of Director General of Immigration and Emigration at the embassy.
  • Your application will then be verified and your visa will be issued to you in less than four business days

Apply OnlineEdit

  • Applications should be made online using the Entry Facility provided at the entry point.
  • After submitting the online application, you immediately receive a tracking number. Your application is processed within 3 days. The visa fee is paid at the entry point. In case of any problem, you can enquire by the Rwanda Immigration e-mail address: [email protected]
  • Online applications are only found and issued at the immigration website. For more information visit www.migration.gov.rw.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Proof of identity
  • Passport valid for at least six (6) months
  • A receipt payment of Rwf 50,000 at any bank of your choice
  • Filled in application letter
  • One passport size photograph



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Rwanda Directorate General of immigration and Emigration
P. O. BOX 6229, KIGALI
Tel. +250 0252585430 / +250 7888 99971
Fax +250 0252585292
Email: [email protected]



EligibilityEdit

This sub-class of visa is Eligible and issued to:

  1. A foreigner who wants to visit Rwanda for any purpose other than work and is not a citizen of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Hong Kong, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda, Singapore, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
  2. A person from any country who wants to enter Rwanda to seek a visa appropriate to the purpose of their stay. The purpose is other than to visit for a holiday, sightseeing, or recreation.

An Entry Visa only allows a person to enter for 30 days and if they wish to stay longer they must, after they have entered Rwanda, seek another class of visa.



FeesEdit

The fee for Rwanda tourist visa is Rwf 25,000.

For Foreign exchange Canadian Dollar
T2-Tourist : 50$ CAD. Multiple entry. Validity period of 90 days.
T3-Family: 50$ CAD. May be up to Multiple entry with convincing evidence. Validity period up to 90 days.



ValidityEdit

Valid for 90 days renewable


Documents to UseEdit

http://rwandahighcommission.ca/images/Documents/visa_permit_application_form_pdf.pdf



Sample DocumentsEdit

http://rwandahighcommission.ca/images/Documents/visa_permit_application_form_pdf.pdf



Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

An Entry Visa only allows a person to enter for 30 days and if they wish to stay longer they must, after they have entered Rwanda, seek another class of visa.



Required InformationEdit

Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months with the following.

  • Full name
  • Citizenship
  • Sex
  • Marital status
  • Occupation
  • Pass port valid for at least six months
  • One colour passport photograph with a background
  • Payment of Rwf 50,000 to any bank of your choice
  • Application letter addressed to Director General of Immigration and Emigration



Need for the DocumentEdit

Tourist visa is issued to any person who want to visit Rwanda for any other purpose of touring Rwanda other than working.
If the applicant is a diplomat, the Application should be accompanied by a letter from the Applicant's government, or the international organization which employs him/her, stating the purpose of the visit and its duration.
Tourist visas may be extended up to a maximum length of stay of 180 days. Applicants shall apply to the Director General for an extension. Applications must be made whilst the current visa remains valid. Tour operators would apply for an extension for the whole group at the one time.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The visitors visa should not be used for employment.
  • Application forms are available in two languages, and therefore you are advised to fill the form in the language you understand better in order to avoid errors.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

It act as a proof of identity



External LinksEdit

https://www.migartion.gov.rw/contact-us/webmail
http://rwandahighcommission.ca/images/Documents/visa_permit_application_form_pdf.pdf
http://rwandahighcommission.ca/en/consular-services/visa-requirements



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