Everything You Need To Know About Rwanda Visa

Apart from the citizens of visa exempt countries, all other foreign nationals require a visa to enter Rwanda. As the United Kingdom is not a visa exempt country, all British citizens should obtain a visa to visit Rwanda.

Once the applicant submits his application, authorities in Rwanda will analyze your request, and will obtain a respective visa based on the purpose and nature of the British national’s visit. 

Citizens of the United Kingdom can obtain a visa on arrival after reaching the entry port in Rwanda. 

However, travel experts recommend travelers to get a visa before the travel date, as authorities in Rwanda may phase out the visa on arrival privilege without any prior notice.

Please scroll down to know more about different types of Rwanda visas.

Rwanda tourist e-visa

British citizens intending to visit Rwanda for tourism-related activities can obtain a tourist e-visa. All the steps to obtain this visa can be completed online, and there is no need to visit the Rwanda embassy. 

In order to get a Rwanda tourist e-visa, foreign nationals should submit the documents mentioned below.

• The applicant should send the copy of his or her passport. While sending the passport, please ensure that it has a validity of six months and necessary blank pages. If your passport’s validity is less than six months, make sure to renew it before submitting the application to obtain a Rwanda tourist e-visa.
• The applicant should send a digital copy of his or her passport-sized photograph. In the photograph, the applicant should maintain a neutral facial expression.
• In order to get a Rwanda tourist e-visa, all British nationals should submit a copy of the yellow fever certificate.
• It is also mandatory to submit an invitation letter from friends or family members in Rwanda.

Rwanda conference e-visa

In order to get a Rwanda conference e-visas, foreign nationals to submit the documents mentioned below.

• You should scan your passport and should send a clear copy to Visa Genie. While submitting the passport, please make sure that it has a minimum validity of six months along with adequate blank pages for markings.
• It is necessary to send a digital copy of the applicant’s passport. The passport photograph should be taken in a white background, and it should show the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the middle.
• In order to get a Rwanda conference e-visa, it is mandatory to submit a copy of yellow fever certificate.
• If the foreign national is visiting Rwanda to attend a seminar or conference, it is very much necessary to submit a letter of invitation issued by the organization or institution in Rwanda that is hosting the event.

Rwanda business visa

Foreign nationals intending to visit Rwanda for business-related activities can apply for a regular business visa. 

Using these travel documents, a British citizen can enter Rwanda legally, and can engage in business activities that include commercial sale trading. 

In order to obtain a Rwanda business visa, the applicant should submit all the documents mentioned below.

• The applicant should submit his or her original, signed UK passport. While submitting this original passport, the applicant should make sure that it has a minimum validity of six months and at least one blank page for markings.
• Two passport-sized photographs taken in a white background should be submitted. These photographs should show the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in the middle.
• In order to get a Rwanda business visa, it is mandatory to submit a scanned copy of the ILR card or other proof of resident status in the United Kingdom. Please note that this proof of resident status should be valid for at least six months after completing the Rwanda trip.
• The foreign national should submit copy of onward/return flight tickets. The applicant can also submit the complete version of the itinerary to get a Rwanda business visa.
• It is necessary to submit proof of health insurance covering International travel.
• In order to prove the financial stability, the applicant can submit last three months’ bank statement.
• The visa application form to get a Rwanda business visa should be completed without any errors. If you face any difficulties while filling this application form, you can seek the help of Visa Genie, and we will be glad to assist you.

Rwanda transit visa

If a UK national is transiting through Rwanda, while traveling to a different destination, there is no need to obtain a visa. 

However, travelers should make sure that he or she is meeting the conditions mentioned below to stay visa free.

• The foreign national should make sure that he or she is not leaving the international transit area of the airport.
• The UK citizen should make sure that he or she is leaving Rwanda on the same calendar day.
• The passport of the applicant should be valid for six months, and it should also have a blank page.
• It is necessary to hold proof of sufficient funds, and should also hold all documents required for the next destination.
• The traveler should hold proof of onward and return flight tickets.
• It is necessary to hold a visa for the next country where applicable.
• Before starting the journey, you should confirm with the airline that boarding is permitted without a visa, as these rules are subject to change.

If the foreign national fails to meet the conditions mentioned above, it will be necessary to obtain a transit visa.

A Rwanda transit visa can be obtained online by submitting the documents mentioned below.

• A scanned copy of the traveler’s passport should be submitted. This passport should have a minimum of six months validity.
• An itinerary showing the name of the traveler should be submitted.
• It is necessary to submit the copy of yellow fever vaccination.

Note: Rwanda transit visas are single entry visas that offer a validity of three days. Using these visas, foreign nationals can stay inside the country for a maximum period of 72 hours.