Rwanda Visa Requirements

Select your passport above to see entry requirements for Rwanda.

🇨🇦 For a Canada passport

With a Canada passport, Rwanda offers a visa on arrival, meaning you can get your visa when you land rather than applying beforehand — though it's always worth double-checking this hasn't changed before you fly.

You're allowed to stay for 30 days. Processing typically takes On arrival (immediate); e-visa online ~3 business days.

The official fee is Free (visa fees waived for Commonwealth/La Francophonie/AU members).

One more thing worth knowing: Canadians receive a 30-day visa on arrival with fees waived as a Commonwealth/La Francophonie member; longer stays or the East Africa Tourist Visa (90 days, US$100) require a paid visa..

This falls under our Africa guides.

Frequently asked questions

Is a visa on arrival for Rwanda guaranteed, or can I be turned away?

Visa on arrival is a border officer's discretionary decision, not an automatic guarantee — even travelers who meet every stated requirement can occasionally be refused. Bringing exactly what's asked for (passport validity, photos, fee in the right currency, onward ticket if required) gives you the best chance of a smooth process.

Is the information on this page guaranteed to be accurate?

We check what we publish against official sources where we can, and clearly flag anything still pending verification. Even so, visa rules change — sometimes with very little notice — so please treat this page as a strong starting point, not a final word, and confirm directly with the official source linked above before you book or fly.

Will you make it?

When do you travel?

Before you travel — checklist

Check your passport has enough remaining validity for your trip to Rwanda — many countries require at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, even for visa-free entry.
Start your visa-on-arrival preparation well before your travel date — don't leave this until the last few days.
Budget for the entry fee (Free (visa fees waived for Commonwealth/La Francophonie/AU members)) and check whether it needs to be paid in a specific currency or method.
Note this specific requirement for Rwanda: Canadians receive a 30-day visa on arrival with fees waived as a Commonwealth/La Francophonie member; longer stays or the East Africa Tourist Visa (90 days, US$100) require a paid visa..
Check whether Rwanda requires proof of onward or return travel — some border officers ask for this even when it isn't formally listed as a requirement.
Consider travel insurance that covers your trip to Rwanda, particularly if any medical or emergency evacuation coverage is required or advisable for the region.
This page's details for Rwanda are still pending full verification — confirm everything directly with an official government source before finalising your plans.