Visa Information & Applications

The Consular office is open for visa applications and collections from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visa Requirements

•  Applicant must provide a valid passport for at least six months.
•  Applicant must submit duly completed one (1) visa application form (pdf) in his/her own hand writing or in type.
• Applicant is required to provide two passport photographs with white background and both ears in view.
•  Signed accompanying letter explaining the purpose for travelling to Rwanda.
• Proof of payment of (Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable) into High Commission Bank Account, See below for fees
• A stamped, self addressed and registered envelope must be included with an application submitted by mail. (UK Residents Only- Non-UK Residents must pay an additional £6.50 for postage)
• UK Travel Document (UN Convention of 1951) holders are requested to provide the above along with proofs of address in the form of a current bank statement or current Utility bill.
• The visa process takes 24 hours (48 Hours for Travel Documents) for a complete file
• NOTE: Because of the increased number of applicants, people are advised to give themselves enough time between the date of travel and application. 

How to apply for a Visa

You can apply for a visa at the Rwanda High Commission (by post or in person) after depositing a fee on the above account

Click here to download a PDF Visa application form to submit to us via post

You can also apply for a visa online and the fee will be paid upon arrival in Rwanda

Click here to apply for a Visa online

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

Authorization allowing someone to pick up a passport:

• Provide a notarized letter
• Provide a copy of I.D