Country charges
Rwanda passenger charges
Short answer
- Tourist visa, single entry
- US$50, valid 30 days 2
- Tourist visa, multiple entries
- US$70, valid 90 days 2
- East Africa Tourist Visa
- US$100 2
- Transit visa
- US$30, valid up to 72 hours 3
- AU, Commonwealth and La Francophonie citizens
- Visa fee waived for 30 days 1
- EAC citizens
- Free visa on arrival for six months 1
- Where to apply
- Irembo portal, border post, immigration office or a Rwandan mission 2
Visa on arrival
The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) says citizens of all countries can get a visa on arrival. Its page cites rules effective from 1 January 2018. It states that visa fees must not exceed US$50 for a single entry visa or US$70 for multiple entry 1.
Citizens of African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie member countries have visa fees waived for a visit of 30 days. Citizens of East African Community member states get a free visa on arrival for six months 1.
A list of countries gets a free visa for 90 days. The list includes Angola, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Indonesia, Mauritius, the Philippines, Senegal, Singapore and Qatar, among others 1.
Visitor visa fees
The holiday or tourist visa (V1) is for holiday, sightseeing, social or short-term visits that do not involve work 2.
| Visa | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa V1, single entry 2 | US$50, free for visa-waiver nationals 2 | 30 days 2 |
| Tourist visa V1, multiple entries 2 | US$70 2 | 90 days 2 |
| East Africa Tourist Visa V11 2 | US$100 2 | Set by the agreement between the countries involved 2 |
| Transit visa 3 | US$30, with no fee for visa-waiver nationals 3 | Up to 72 hours 3 |
Transit visa
The transit visa is for foreigners passing through a Rwandan airport or border post who are delayed by events beyond their control, such as a flight schedule change or bad weather. It is single entry and does not permit work 3.
The DGIE page lists an application fee of US$30. The same page has a visa fees section that says free of charge. Travellers should confirm the fee before travel 3.
How to apply and pay
Travellers can apply online through the Irembo portal. Other options are to apply on arrival at the border post, at an immigration office or at a Rwandan diplomatic mission 2. Online applicants can pay online or on arrival 1.
DGIE says there is no single authorised agent to apply on a traveller's behalf. It warns that agents may mislead applicants and charge more than the official fees 1.
Airport charges
Rwanda Airports Company Ltd lists air navigation services charges and airport commercial charges on its website 4. Its commercial charges page links a document named Commercial_charges_for_RAC__2025.pdf 5. A schedule of passenger service charges per passenger was not found on the pages opened for this guide.
Common questions
How much is a Rwanda tourist visa?
DGIE lists US$50 for a single entry valid 30 days and US$70 for multiple entries valid 90 days 2.
Do Africans need to pay for a Rwanda visa?
Citizens of African Union member countries have the fee waived for a 30-day visit. EAC citizens get a free six-month visa on arrival 1.
How much is the East Africa Tourist Visa in Rwanda?
DGIE lists the East Africa Tourist Visa at US$100 2.
Can I get a visa on arrival at Kigali airport?
Yes. DGIE says citizens of all countries can get a visa on arrival 1.
Rules and charges change. Check the official source linked on this page before you pay or travel. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].
Sources
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, Rwanda: Visa on arrival (undated)
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, Rwanda: Visitors visa (undated)
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, Rwanda: Transit visa (undated)
- Rwanda Airports Company Ltd: Rwanda Airport Company LTD: home (provider page, 2026)
- Rwanda Airports Company Ltd: Rwanda Airport Company LTD: Parking (provider page, undated)
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