Get your East Africa Tourist e-Visa now for Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda

Content updated, February 2023

Discover East Africa with the Rwanda East Africa Visa!

Rwanda is a beautiful country, full of history, diversity, culture, amazing wildlife, and nature that can be discovered by exploring its national parks, which have the reputation of being among the most beautiful in the world.

If you want to visit Rwanda and other countries from Esat Africa, like Kenya and Uganda, you need to get the Rwanda East Africa Visa. You can apply for this document 100% online with iVisa. We do all the hard work for you! Our team of experts will review your application to make sure is error-free and government compliant.

Keep reading to learn all you need to know about how to apply for the Rwanda East Africa Visa and have a smooth entry to the country.

What is the Rwanda East Africa Visa?

The Rwanda East Africa Visa is a travel document that allows travelers from around the world to visit the country for tourist reasons. You can’t work with this visa.

This visa has great benefits. Apart from Rwanda, you can visit Kenya and Uganda with this travel document, so you can get a full East African experience with only one visa!

This visa is also multiple-entry and has a validity of 3 months. That means that you can enter and leave Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda as many times as you want during those 3 months.

Make sure when you apply that you are outside Rwanda, Uganda, or Kenya, that you don’t have a visa from any of those countries, and that Rwanda will be the first country you enter.

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Who can apply for the Rwanda East Africa Visa?

Only eligible travelers can apply for the Rwanda East Africa Visa. If you want to know if your nationality is eligible for the Rwanda East Africa Visa, use our handy Visa Checker Tool and apply instantly with iVisa! You just need to select your country and you will know which travel documents are available for you.

Benefits of getting the Rwanda East Africa Visa with iVisa

• Application 100% Government Compliant: Our iVisa team will review each one of the answers you give on the form and adjust them to be 100% compliant with the government requirements.

• Simplified Form: While on the Embassy website, you will have to answer confusing and tedious questions, at iVisa, you will only have to answer a simplified form with clear questions. It will be like filling out a short survey.

• Fill out the form at your own pace: With the iVisa platform, you can fill out the form at your own pace, make changes whenever you want, and save your progress, so you do not have to start from scratch, unlike the embassy website which cuts you off from their website every time you take a break.

• iVisa values your safety. That is why we have a solid security system to protect your personal information. We recommend you go over to our reviews section and read what our past customers have said about our services. We’re sure you’ll find them to your liking.

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How can I apply for the Rwanda East Africa Visa?

To obtain the Rwanda East Africa Visa you will need to follow some steps. Luckily iVisa is here to make them easy and simple to save you time and effort:

• Step 1. You have to complete the visa application form with your personal details, drop the required documents, and travel information. Review carefully all your application information. Fortunately iVisa offers you a simplified application form that is easier to fill out.

• Step 2. Once you fill it in you can pay with a credit/debit card or PayPal for our services.

• Step.3 After the payment, attached the rest of the required docs and click “Submit.”

• Step 4. Wait for the processing time, receive your Rwanda East Africa Visa, and get ready to travel!

Once your visa is ready, you will receive it by email. Make sure to save your processed visa on an electronic device and also make a copy to bring to the airport.

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What documents do I need to apply for the Rwanda East Africa Visa?

To apply for this Rwanda East Africa Visa we need you to send us your Passport Scan. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your visa expires.

We advise you to get the following extra documents:

• Proof that you are returning to your country when your trip ends. For example, a return ticket.

• Proof of accommodation to know your location. For example, a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from a family member or friend.

• A proof that you can cover your trip expenses. For example, your bank statements from the last 3 months.

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Can I apply for the Rwanda East Africa Visa for free?

No, you can’t. To apply for the Rwanda East Africa Visa you will need to pay a government fee of $50 USD.

We charge a small fee but remember that by applying beforehand with iVisa, you can avoid any delays or errors, including saving time at immigration. Our team of experts will also review your application to minimize the likelihood of errors to guarantee you a smooth entry to Rwanda.

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Can I extend my stay with the Rwanda East Africa Visa?

It is possible to extend your stay, but only in exceptional circumstances. If you want to extend your stay we advise you to contact the nearest Rwanda Embassy or the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration to get more information about the requirements.

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Do I need a Transit Visa to transit through East Africa?

For those catching connecting flights directly and not planning to leave the airport, there is no need to apply for a Transit visa. Transit visas are issued only when a traveler intends to explore Rwanda for up to 72 hours before moving on to their final destination.

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