Citizens from the following countries can obtain a free Rwanda three-month single entry visa upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or at the point of entry to Rwanda: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Mauritius, Philippines, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe, Singapore and the state Qatar, to visit for a holiday, sightseeing, social or other recreational purpose or to visit relatives or other short term non-work purposes. 

Citizens of East Africa Community States members (Burundi, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania and South Sudan) shall be issued an entry visa to stay for the period of six months and do not pay entry visa Fees.

All other travelers to Rwanda are required to obtain an entry visa without prior application and pay 50 USD upon your arrival at the entry point to Rwanda. To apply online, please visit the following Web site:

Online application For further information relating to the visa application, please follow this link Rwanda immigration or ask any questions through Facebook to Rwanda Migration.

Visitors should drink only bottled water and avoid raw, uncooked vegetables. Access to good health care is limited, particularly outside Kigali. The best hospital in Kigali is King Faisal, King Faisal, which is located behind the Umubano hotel in Kacyiru neighborhood. To schedule an appointment at King Faisal Hospital, you can call 078.830.9002, 078.830.9003 or 3939. They provide Ambulance services. The Belgian Embassy’s clinic, International Dispensary, Telephone number 078.830.0353, also provides services to expatriates. DEVA Medical Center, Telephone number 0788 333 111, is a very good alternative. Furthermore, Legacy clinics, a private Outpatient Clinic, operating from 7am to 9pm, 7 days, on one-stop-centre of all clinical and diagnostics services, Telephone number 0788122100. The Pineda dental Clinic, Pineda, Telephone number 078.856.4377 provides good dental care, just as DEVA Medical Center. The eye care services can be provided by Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Telephone number 078.730.743. Frontier Diagnostic Center provides diagnosis and treatment using advanced diagnostic equipment. Operating all week from 8am to 10pm,Telephone number 0737044445, 0737044446. Serious illnesses or injuries would typically involve treatment in Nairobi or Johannesburg.,

The risk of infection of malaria exists in Rwanda. You may choose to come with your anti-malarial pills, although some of them can be found in Kigali, if required.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is usually required to enter Rwanda, although not always checked. Staff are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their travel. As such, please carry your vaccination certificates with you.

While it is possible to exchange USD for Rwf, there are many ATMs around Kigali City. If you prefer to bring USD and exchange money, it is recommended that you bring new notes (2006 and above) in large denominations ($50 - $100). You will be able to change USD and Euros at banks and/or forex bureaus in the center of town and near the office. The average rate is 1,300 Rwanda Franc to the US dollar and 1,400 Rwanda Franc for 1 Euro in the national Bank of Rwanda. Please avoid changing money with street vendors; it is illegal.