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How to apply for a visa

In Rwanda, an entry visa can be applied online or upon arrival for people coming from anywhere in the world. Visa upon arrival can be applied for at the Kigali International Airport and all land borders. This service is provided by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE).

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How to apply online:

1. Go to:
https://irembo.gov.rw/user/citizen/service/dgie/request_a_visa

2. Request Type: click on 'Visa application'

3. Click on 'Apply'

4. Fill in the Visa application form and follow the instructions.

Click here for FAQs about how to apply for a visa online.

Click here for FAQs about how to apply for a visa upon arrival.

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration at visa@migration.gov.rw or call +250 722 17 29 74. We recommend reaching out before submitting your application.

If you have any additional questions or encounter difficulties applying for a visa or contacting the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in The Hague. You can email us at infoTheHague@minaffet.gov.rw or call +31 70 392 65 71 during our opening hours. We are here to assist you.

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