The passport must be valid for at least six (6) months.
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Rwanda VISA REQUIRMENTS FOR
CITIZENS OF United States of America Living In United States of America
An invitation letter provided by a friend/family member in Rwanda. The letter must include the following details:
- Personal details of the individual invited: Name, gender, date of birth and passport details.
- The inviting person’s details: Name, address, telephone number and their relationship to the applicant.
- Proof of residence (electricity/water bill). In addition, copies of the inviters' (hosts') IDs and in case the inviters are not nationals of Rwanda, copies of their residence permits in Rwanda and their passport information page must be submitted along.
- Visit details: Dates, purpose, visit destinations and accommodation details.
- Proof of the host's status in Rwanda ie. copy of their Rwanda passport's information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Rwanda, copies of their Rwanda residence permit and their national passport's information pages.
A copy of the return flight itinerary, the reservations must show the applicant's full name as per their passport, as well as the flight date and full itinerary.
All travelers who are above nine (9) months old travelling to or transiting through Rwanda must be vaccinated against yellow fever at least ten (10) days before the scheduled travel date. Travelers who have already been vaccinated must present a proof (certificate) of vaccination showing the vaccination date which should be no older than ten (10) years.
Scanned photograph copy (3.5*4.5 cm), the photograph must be clear and in sharp focus and must have been taken no longer than six months ago. The photograph must have a white background and the applicant showing neutral expressions and not smiling, it must show a close-up of the face and shoulders such that the face constitutes 70-80% of the photograph.
What Rwanda Visa Services Does VisaTitans Provide?
For your visa to Rwanda, VisaTitans provides e-visa services. The process is very straightforward and 100% online. All you have to do is apply for a visa online, upload the necessary documents, and afterward, VisaTitans consultants will process your application. After successful processing, you'll receive your visa through email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you must carry the yellow fever vaccination certificate in order to be able to enter Rwanda. If you don't present the certificate you will be denied entry to the country.
Foreign nationals from almost all countries require a visa to visit Rwanda. The only visa exempt countries are below:
Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Senegal, Seychelles and Sao Tome and Principe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritius, Philippines, Singapore and countries belonging to the East African Community.
All foreign nationals traveling to Rwanda must carry a valid passport and copy of their visas to present it to the immigration officer at international airports or land borders entry point.
To get your e visa, you'll have to submit some documents. Rwandan visa list of documents includes:
- Rwanda visa online application form
- A valid passport or acceptable travel document with at least six months of validity
- Your valid email
- A credit card or debit card to pay for your e-visa application
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
The Rwanda conference evisa is issued online to travelers who wish to enter Rwanda to attend conferences, meetings or workshops.
Rwanda visa processing time is very fast. It'll take only three working days to process your electronic visa. After you submit your Rwanda application, Rwanda visa entry requirements, and paid for the Rwanda visa fee, you'll receive your Rwandan visa permit within three days.
If it takes longer than that, there must be mistakes with your Rwanda visa application. Alternatively, the visa applicant can obtain a visa for east Africa tourist visa which offers multiple entry visa. The east African tourist visa is also valid to visit Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda.
VisaTitans has a success rate of 99.99% and can ensure that you receive your visa as quickly as possible.
Right now, Rwanda provides a Rwanda single entry visa only and with 30 days per travel entry. After you enter, you can stay for a maximum of thirty days. After you leave the country, your travel visa expires. Currently, Rwanda multiple entry visa for e visa is not available.
If the visa applicant is planning to travel to Rwanda multiple times on the same trip then they will need to apply for stamped visa from the nearest Rwanda diplomatic mission or Rwandan embassy.
Rwanda visa duration of stay is for thirty days. You cannot stay for more than thirty days after entry. However, if you want to stay longer, you'll have to seek another class of visa after entering the country. The visa is issued with validity of 90 days from the date of visa issuance.
Starting January 2018, the Rwandan immigration has introduced a new visa regime to allow foreign invitationals from all countries to apply online for Rwanda visa online, Rwanda visa online is possible as the country offers Rwanda e visa services. The entire Rwanda evisa process is online and takes just a few minutes. After you finish your Rwanda application and submit it along with your Rwanda visa requirements and pay the visa costs, you'll receive the entry visa directly in your email.