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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-freeRwandan citizens are listed as visa-exempt for entry to Kenya.
View requirements →Tanzania
Visa-freeRwandan citizens are listed as not required to apply for a visa to enter Tanzania.
View requirements →Uganda
Visa-freeRwandan passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for entry to Uganda.
View requirements →South Africa
Visa requiredRwanda passport holders generally need to apply for a South Africa visitor visa in advance (visas are not issued at ports of entry).
View requirements →Nigeria
Visa requiredA Nigerian tourist visa is required for non-ECOWAS nationals; apply online and follow official instructions for submission.
View requirements →Ghana
Visa-freeRwandan citizens are visa-exempt for entry to Ghana under the new African visa-free policy (January 2025), allowing stays up to 60 days.
View requirements →Burundi
Visa-freeAs 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.
View requirements →United Arab Emirates
Visa requiredCitizens of Rwanda require a Tourist Visa to enter United Arab Emirates for tourism.
View requirements →Egypt
Visa requiredRwandan citizens are not listed among the Egypt e-Visa portal eligible nationalities; obtain a visa via an Egyptian embassy/consulate.
View requirements →Zambia
eVisaRwandan citizens can obtain a Zambian visa on arrival or apply online via the eServices portal.
View requirements →More African destinations
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