Republic of Rwanda Visa Information (Only For Indian Nationals)

  • Embassy Address in India

    DELHI
    Rwanda High Commission
    L- 1/2, Hauz Khas Enclave,New Delhi-110 016

    Telephone : (11) 2696 9930 / 4102 3942

    Fax : (11) 2665 9940

    Visa Submission Time: 0900 to 1200 hrs ( Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

    Visa collection Time: 600 to 1700 hr ( Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

    Note : Visa is not required for the passport holders of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Hong Kong, Kenya, South Africa, Sweden, Singapore, Uganda, United Kingdom, USA, Tanzania, Maritius. Please note that all must hold a valid passport for at least six months.

    (Please note that all enquiries about online visa applications should be addressed to the Directorate General of Immigration & Emigration in Kigali-Rwanda; www.migration.gov.rw )

  • Visa Requirements

    TOURIST

    • The Applicant should have an original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
    • Two visa forms duly filled and signed by the Applicant.
    • Two colored passport-size photographs with white background.
    • A Covering Letter from the Applicant stating his/her personal details, passport details, purpose and duration of stay in Rwanda. The letter should be addressed to The Visa Officer, Rwanda High Commission, New Delhi.
    • Confirmed onward/return air ticket.
    • A Leave Letter from the employing Indian Company (if applicable).
    • Bank statements for the last 6 months.
    • An invitation letter and/or confirmation of hotel accommodation booking.
    • A yellow fever certificate is also required as a support document. A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years, beginning 10 days after vaccination. Vaccination shot to be taken accordingly. (Note: Applicant should carry the original Yellow Fever Certificate at the time of travel)
    • A set of photocopies of all the above documents.
    • Visa issued is valid for 3 months

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    BUSINESS

    • The Applicant should have an original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
    • Two visa forms duly filled and signed by the Applicant.
    • Two colored passport-size photographs with white background.
    • A Covering Letter from the Applicant stating his/her personal details, passport details, purpose and duration of stay in Rwanda. The letter should be addressed to The Visa Officer, Rwanda High Commission, New Delhi.
    • Confirmed onward/return air ticket.
    • Bank statements for the last 6 months.
    • Hotel Reservation.
    • An invitation letter and/or confirmation of hotel accommodation booking.
    • A yellow fever certificate is also required as a support document. A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years, beginning 10 days after vaccination. Vaccination shot to be taken accordingly. (Note: Applicant should carry the original Yellow Fever Certificate at the time of travel)
    • A set of photocopies of all the above documents.
    • Visa issued is valid for 3 months

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    East Africa Tourist Visa

    • This visa is multi-entry within Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, has a validity of 90 days and it is not extendable

    • The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for the visa.
    • Two visa forms duly filled and signed by the Applicant.
    • Two colored passport-size photographs with white background.
    • A Covering Letter from the Applicant stating his/her personal details, passport details, purpose and duration of stay in Rwanda. The letter should be addressed to The Visa Officer, Rwanda High Commission, New Delhi.
    • A yellow fever certificate is also required as a support document. A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 years, beginning 10 days after vaccination. Vaccination shot to be taken accordingly. (Note: Applicant should carry the original Yellow Fever Certificate at the time of travel)
    • Hotel confirmation or invitation from Rwanda.
    • Proof of financial ability, e.g: Foreign Exchange duly endorsed in the passport or copy of credit card.
    • Bank statement for last six months.
    • Return Air Ticket.
    • Validity of visa is 90 days.
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  • Visa Fees

    Tourist: US$ 50


    Business: US$ 50


    East Africa Tourist Visa: US$ 100


  • Processing Time

    Tourist: 10 working days


    Business: 10 working days



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