Rwanda Passport Visa Requirements
Discover where Rwanda passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.
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42
30
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54
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12
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97
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| # | Country | Visa Status | Stay Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 2 | | E-Visa | 10 years | Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. NotesVisa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. |
| 3 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 4 | | Visa Required | - | Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. NotesAlthough no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. |
| 5 | | Visa Free | 90 days | For a maximum total stay of 90 days within year period. NotesFor a maximum total stay of 90 days within year period. |
| 6 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 7 | | Visa Required | - | The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Rwandan citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. NotesThe AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Rwandan citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. |
| 8 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 9 | | Visa Required | - | May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). NotesMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). |
| 10 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 11 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 12 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 13 | | E-Visa | 14 days | - |
| 14 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 15 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 16 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 17 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 18 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 19 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 20 | | E-Visa | 90 days | e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee Notese-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee |
| 21 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 22 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 23 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 24 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 25 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 26 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 27 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 28 | | Visa Free | 6 months | - |
| 29 | | Visa on Arrival | 45 days | - |
| 30 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 31 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 32 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 33 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 34 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 35 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 36 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 37 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 38 | | Visa on Arrival | - | - |
| 39 | | Visa Required | 30 days | Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. NotesHolders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. |
| 40 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 41 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 42 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 43 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 44 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 45 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 46 | | E-Visa | 31 days | - |
| 47 | | Visa Free | 6 months | - |
| 48 | | Visa Required | - | Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. NotesHolders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. |
| 49 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 50 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. NotesAt Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. |
| 51 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 52 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 53 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 54 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 55 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 56 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 57 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 58 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. NotesVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days. |
| 59 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 60 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 61 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 62 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 63 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 64 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 65 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 66 | | Visa Free | 60 days | - |
| 67 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 68 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 69 | | Visa Required | 90 days | Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State. NotesVisa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State. |
| 70 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 71 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 72 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 73 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 74 | | Visa Required | 6 months | Visa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State. NotesVisa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State. |
| 75 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 76 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 77 | | E-Visa | 60 days | e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. Notese-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports.
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. |
| 78 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 79 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 80 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 81 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 82 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 83 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 84 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 85 | | Visa Required | - | Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. NotesEligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
May apply online |
| 86 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 87 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 88 | | Visa Free | 6 months | - |
| 89 | | Visa Free | 90 days | May not exceed 90 days within any 12-month period NotesMay not exceed 90 days within any 12-month period |
| 90 | | Visa Required | 3 months | e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions: Notese-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:
To be 18 years old and over.
The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months.
To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual.
Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa |
| 91 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 92 | | E-Visa | 30 days | 18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. Notes18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders.
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station).
Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings. |
| 93 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 94 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 95 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 96 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 97 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 98 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 99 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 100 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 101 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 102 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 103 | | E-Visa | 14 days | - |
| 104 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 105 | | Visa on Arrival | 3 months | - |
| 106 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 107 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 108 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 109 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 110 | | Visa Required | - | Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US NotesVisa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US
Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. |
| 111 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 112 | | E-Visa | - | visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US Notesvisa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US |
| 113 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 114 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 115 | | Visa Required | 10 days | Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. NotesVisa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa.
Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days |
| 116 | | Visa Required | - | May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. NotesMay apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. |
| 117 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 118 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 119 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 120 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 121 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 122 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 123 | | Visa Required | - | Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. NotesHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. |
| 124 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 125 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 126 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 127 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 128 | | Visa Required | 15 days | Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. NotesVisa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. |
| 129 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 130 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 131 | | E-Visa | - | Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. NotesElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
Online Visa eligible. |
| 132 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 133 | | Visa Required | 6 months | Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. NotesVisa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. |
| 134 | | Visa Required | 30 days | - |
| 135 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 136 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 137 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 138 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 139 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 140 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 141 | | Visa on Arrival | - | - |
| 142 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 143 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 144 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 145 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 146 | | Visa Free | 1 months | - |
| 147 | | Visa on Arrival | 90 days | - |
| 148 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 149 | | Visa Free | 15 days | - |
| 150 | | Visa Required | - | * Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. Notes* Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. |
| 151 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 152 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 153 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 154 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 155 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 156 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 157 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 158 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 159 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 160 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 161 | | Visa Required | 2 years | * Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). Notes* Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years).
May apply online |
| 162 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 163 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 164 | | E-Visa | 30 days | Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. NotesElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
30 days extendable to 6 months.
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
SAARC - USD 35
Non SAARC - USD 75
e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). |
| 165 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 166 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 167 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 168 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 169 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 170 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 171 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 172 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 173 | | E-Visa | 15 days | - |
| 174 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 175 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 176 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 177 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 178 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 179 | | Visa on Arrival | 1 months | - |
| 180 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 181 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 182 | | E-Visa | - | May apply online. NotesMay apply online.
May apply also using 'Smart service'. |
| 183 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 184 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 185 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 186 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 187 | | Visa Free | 120 days | - |
| 188 | | Visa Required | - | Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. NotesOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. |
| 189 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 190 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc NotesVisa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc |
| 191 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 192 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 193 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
Destinations by Region
Asia 46 countries
Europe 45 countries
Africa 51 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 14 countries
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Rwanda passport holders visit visa-free?
Rwanda passport holders can visit 42 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Rwanda passport?
The Rwanda passport is ranked #66 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Rwanda citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Rwanda citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Rwanda citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.