A tree-lined road in KigaliUnsplash

Traveler handbook

Must-knows before you go

Visa, health, the Congo border, park conduct, and plastic-bag rules. Verify before you travel. Last checked 2026-09.

A tree-lined road in Kigali

Entry and visas

Rwanda Immigration says visitors may get a visa on arrival, online, or via a mission. Confirm your case.

  • Use official Immigration or Irembo channels. Be wary of unofficial agents.
  • Travel documents should generally have at least six months’ validity.
  • Published fee figures have included about US$50 single entry and US$70 multiple entry — recheck before you pay.
  • East Africa Tourist Visa may fit a Rwanda–Kenya–Uganda trip. Confirm the current rule.

Requirements and fees change. Verify before departure.

Verified 2026-09Sources: migration.gov.rw, migration.gov.rw

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