Rwanda visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Rwandan Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The government of Rwanda allows citizens of India to visit the country for a period of 30 days by applying for an e-visa.
  • You can file for your Rwandan e-Visa online once you have provided all the necessary requirements.
  • Visitors can also obtain a visa on arrival at any airport or land border in Rwanda.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Rwanda. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamping.
  • Foreign travelers to Rwanda must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Rwanda. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • Tourists are also required to provide evidence of enough funds to cater for their needs during their stay in Rwanda.
  • The import and export of local currency are limited to RWF5000. Although the import and export of foreign currency are unlimited, it must be declared upon arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
  • Indian travelers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • RwandaAir is the Rwanda flight operating from Rwanda to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, India.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Kigali, Rwanda is 12 hours, 30 minutes and from Bulawayo, it is  7 hours, 5 minutes.
  • The Rwandan Franc is the official currency used in Rwanda. However, the US Dollar can also be used for transaction purposes. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda, with Roman Catholics, Protestants and Seventh-day Adventist being the leading denominations. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions. 
  • Tourists can transport themselves in Rwanda through buses, taxis and car rentals. 
  • Kinyarwanda is the national and the spoken language in Rwanda. It is also one of the country’s official language alongside French, English, and Swahili. 
  • Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate. From June to mid-September is the long dry season, which is generally the best time to visit, from October to November is the rainy season and the short dry season from December to February. 
  • Brochettes,  Mandazi and Ugali are some foods tourists can try during their stay in Rwanda.
  • Tourists in Rwanda can budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses.
  • The power and socket plug used in Rwanda are of Type C and J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Rwandan Time Zone is (GMT +2), making India 3 hours, 30 minutes ahead of the country. 
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
  • You are to leave the country at the expiration day of your stay granted to you. You can visit the Immigration for the extension of your stay in Rwanda if you wish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many official languages are spoken in Rwanda?

The country’s official languages are French, English, and Swahili, while Kinyarwanda is the national and the most spoken language in Rwanda. 

What are the major religions in Rwanda?

Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda, with Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Seventh-day Adventist being the leading denominations. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions. 

Like how much can cover my daily expenses in Rwanda when visiting for tourism?

Tourists in Rwanda can budget around $43 to spend on daily expenses.

What is Rwandan Ugali?

Ugali is a type of porridge-like food made from maize mixed with water and it is one of the most common delicacies in Rwanda and around East Africa.