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Rwanda passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Rwanda passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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28Visa-free
38eVisa
33Visa on arrival
99Visa required

Rwanda passport at a glance

With a Rwanda passport you can enter 28 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 61 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 38 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 99 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Rwanda

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Rwanda passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Rwanda passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa16161110
Asia3121719
Europe00243
North America51512
Oceania3326
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Rwanda passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 28
eVisa 38
Visa on arrival 33
Visa required 99

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Rwanda passport holders visit without a visa?

Rwanda passport holders can visit 28 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Kenya, Philippines, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 61 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Rwanda passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Rwanda passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Rwanda passport holders travel with an eVisa?

38 destinations let Rwanda passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, South Korea, Georgia, Vietnam, Oman, Colombia, Hong Kong and others.

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Rwanda passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Rwanda passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Rwanda passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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