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Rwanda passport visa requirements

Entry rules for travellers with a Rwanda passport. Start with popular African destinations, then open a corridor page for documents, steps, and official sources.

Popular destinations

Status at a glance for Rwanda travellers — tap for full requirements.

Kenya

Visa-free

Rwandan citizens are listed as visa-exempt for entry to Kenya.

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Tanzania

Visa-free

Rwandan citizens are listed as not required to apply for a visa to enter Tanzania.

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Uganda

Visa-free

Rwandan passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for entry to Uganda.

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South Africa

Visa required

Rwanda passport holders generally need to apply for a South Africa visitor visa in advance (visas are not issued at ports of entry).

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Nigeria

Visa required

A Nigerian tourist visa is required for non-ECOWAS nationals; apply online and follow official instructions for submission.

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Ghana

Visa-free

Rwandan citizens are visa-exempt for entry to Ghana under the new African visa-free policy (January 2025), allowing stays up to 60 days.

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Burundi

Visa-free

As an East African Community (EAC) Partner State citizen, Rwandans have visa-free entry into other EAC Partner States under the EAC Common Market Protocol implementation.

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United Arab Emirates

Visa required

Citizens of Rwanda require a Tourist Visa to enter United Arab Emirates for tourism.

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Egypt

Visa required

Rwandan citizens are not listed among the Egypt e-Visa portal eligible nationalities; obtain a visa via an Egyptian embassy/consulate.

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Zambia

eVisa

Rwandan citizens can obtain a Zambian visa on arrival or apply online via the eServices portal.

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