# 🇷🇼 Rwanda — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Rwanda from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/rwanda

22 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rwanda Entry Visa (V1 - Holiday / Tourist) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $50 | — | 3 days |
| Rwanda Visa-Free Entry (African Union / Commonwealth / La Francophonie) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | — |
| Rwanda EAC Pass / Entry Visa (VP-1) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | — |
| East Africa Tourist Visa (V11) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $100 | — | 3 days |
| Rwanda Transit Visa (VT) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 3 days | $30 | — | 1 day |
| Rwanda Conference Visa (V5) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $50 | — | 3 days |
| Rwanda Medical Treatment Visa (V7) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | $30 | — | 3 days |

- **Rwanda Entry Visa (V1 - Holiday / Tourist)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Visa-Free Entry (African Union / Commonwealth / La Francophonie)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of eligible nationality · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda EAC Pass / Entry Visa (VP-1)** — Key documents: Passport or EAC travel document, Proof of EAC nationality · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **East Africa Tourist Visa (V11)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Transit Visa (VT)** — Key documents: Passport, Onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Conference Visa (V5)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Conference invitation, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Medical Treatment Visa (V7)** — Key documents: Passport, Medical appointment / referral, Passport photograph, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rwanda Student Permit (U1) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |
| Rwanda Occupational Trainee Permit (U2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |

- **Rwanda Student Permit (U1)** — Key documents: Passport, School recommendation letter, Sponsorship letter, Police clearance, Passport photograph, Permit fee payment · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the recognised Rwandan institution. · Residency after 10 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Occupational Trainee Permit (U2)** — Key documents: University or college recommendation letter, Internship or training agreement, Academic transcript, Detailed CV, Police clearance, Permit fee payment · Rights: Study: Training and academic research at the hosting institution. · Residency after 10 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rwanda Job Search Visa (V4) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $50 | — | 3 days |
| Rwanda Employment Permit (Class H) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |

- **Rwanda Job Search Visa (V4)** — Key documents: Passport, Curriculum vitae, Academic and professional certificates, Passport photograph, Visa fee payment · Rights: Residency: Pathway to a work permit and onward to long-term residence once employed. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Employment Permit (Class H)** — Key documents: Passport, Employment contract, Employer recommendation letter, Academic and professional certificates, Police clearance, Passport photograph, Permit fee payment · Rights: Work: Work for the named employer and role; tied to the specific employer. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside employment. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for dependant (M-class) permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rwandan Nationality by Acquisition (Substantial Investment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 180 days |
| Rwanda Multinational Business Visa (V9) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 14 days |
| Rwanda Prospective Investor Visa (V6) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | $50 | — | 3 days |
| Rwanda Investor Permit (Class A / B / F / J) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $1,600 | — | 14 days |

- **Rwandan Nationality by Acquisition (Substantial Investment)** — Key documents: Passport or identity document, Ministry investment certificate, Applicant and parental information, Supporting documents, Application fee payment · Rights: Work: On grant of nationality the person has full citizen rights, including unrestricted work. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: This route confers citizenship directly rather than residence. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: support.irembo.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Multinational Business Visa (V9)** — Key documents: Passport, Company documents, Passport photograph, Visa fee payment · Rights: Residency: Investors relocating apply for an investor residence permit that can lead to long-term residence. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Prospective Investor Visa (V6)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Visa fee payment · Rights: Residency: Leads to an investor residence permit once an RDB-registered investment is established. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Investor Permit (Class A / B / F / J)** — Key documents: Passport, RDB investment certificate, Company registration documents, Business plan or activity evidence, Police clearance, Passport photograph, Permit fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises running and working in the registered investment/business. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for dependant (M-class) permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: businessprocedures.rdb.rw

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rwanda Assured Income / Retirement Permit (Class K) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |

- **Rwanda Assured Income / Retirement Permit (Class K)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of assured income, Bank statements, Local medical insurance, Police clearance, Permit fee payment · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for dependant (M-class) permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rwanda Family Visit Visa (V2) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $50 | — | 3 days |
| Rwanda Dependant Permit (Class M) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |
| Rwandan nationality by origin (Organic Law 002/2021) | Available | — | — | — | — |

- **Rwanda Family Visit Visa (V2)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Dependant Permit (Class M)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of relationship, Sponsor's status document, Police clearance, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Dependants may enrol in study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: This permit is the family-reunification route for spouses and children. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwandan nationality by origin (Organic Law 002/2021)** — Persons born to at least one parent of Rwandan ancestry (not by acquisition) can apply for nationality by origin through the IremboGov portal (RWF 5,000, ~180 days), the route used by the Rwandan diaspora and descendants of refugees. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: support.irembo.gov.rw

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rwanda Religious Activities Permit (Class I) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |
| Rwanda Reciprocity Long-Term Visitor Visa (V12) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | $160 | — | 14 days |
| Rwanda Permanent Resident Permit (L-1) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 14 days |

- **Rwanda Religious Activities Permit (Class I)** — Key documents: Passport, Church or organisation registration, Ordination certificate, Recommendation letter, Police clearance, Permit fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises approved religious activities with the sponsoring organisation. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for dependant (M-class) permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Reciprocity Long-Term Visitor Visa (V12)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw
- **Rwanda Permanent Resident Permit (L-1)** — Key documents: Passport, Permit application form, Proof of 10 years legal residence, Bank statement, Government dues clearance, Passport photograph, Permit fee payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may live and work in Rwanda without a separate work permit. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation as a Rwandan citizen may follow under the nationality law. · Family: Family members reside via dependant (M-class) permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gov.rw

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