Rwanda Passport & Visa Requirements

Rwanda Visa Requirements

British citizens need a visa to enter Rwanda. 30 day tourist visas are free and available on arrival for citizens of member states of the Commonwealth (including the UK)

Passport Validity for Rwanda Travel

Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Rwanda. You’ll need one blank page on your passport for entry stamps.

Vaccination Information

Under International Health Regulations, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over one year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

For further information, please check with the embassy.

Rwanda holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Rwanda – Kigali – Akagera National Park – Volcanoes National Park – Lake Kivu

    Highlights of Rwanda - Safari Sightings & Gorilla Trekking

    Journey from Rwanda’s dynamic capital to its wild national parks, learning about the country’s past and meeting its famous primates

    10 days, from £5900 to £7300

  • One Country Rwanda – Volcanoes National Park – Kigali

    An Adventure in the Wild Heart of Rwanda - Gorilla Treks, Golden Monkeys & Kigali Culture

    Revel in Rwanda’s wild wonders and capital city culture on a week-long adventure from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali

    7 days, from £7250 to £9400

  • One Country Rwanda – Kenya – Virunga Mountains – Volcanoes National Park – Diani Beach

    Primates & Pristine Beaches - A Rwanda & Kenyan Coast Honeymoon

    Experience the best of both worlds on this 12-day honeymoon, from gorilla adventures in Rwanda to sun-soaked beaches in Kenya

    12 days, from £9400 to £12200