Visa requirements for Rwandan citizens

The authorities of various states place administrative entry restrictions on citizens of Rwanda. As of 2026, Rwandan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 66 countries and territories, ranking the Rwandan passport 67th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 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. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. 90 days For a maximum total stay of 90 days within year period. 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. May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days 14 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 6 months 30 days 45 days 3 months 3 months 90 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. 3 months 90 days 31 days 6 months 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. 90 days up to 90 days Gabon e-Visa 60 days 3 months 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. 90 days 3 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. 60 days 30 days 30 days 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. May apply online 6 months 90 daysMay not exceed 90 days within any 12-month period * 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 e-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 } 30 days 90 days 30 days 14 days 30 days 3 months 90 days 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 Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days 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 30 days Visa 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 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. 30 days 90 days 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. 30 days 90 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. Electronic 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. 30 days 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. 30 days 30 days 30 days 1 month 90 days 15 days * 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. 90 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 30 daysElectronic 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). 90 days 30 days At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. 15 days 1 month 90 days May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. 120 days Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. 90 days Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc 90 days 90 days

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to the Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

Visa requirements for Rwandan citizens

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