Rwanda visa for Iranian citizens

As an Iranian passport holder planning a trip to Rwanda, you'll find a convenient e-visa process, allowing for a maximum stay of 30 days for tourism. While the visa application itself is straightforward, remember that flights between Tehran and Kigali typically involve at least one stop, often in a Middle Eastern hub, so factor in longer travel times. Rwanda's official languages include Kinyarwanda, French, English, and Swahili, with English being increasingly prevalent in business and tourism sectors; knowing a few basic French phrases can still be very helpful, especially outside of major cities.

eVisa30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristVE-1 Visitors Visa – Visa Waiver Arrangement
90d$0valid 3mo
TouristVE-1 Visitors Visa – Visa Waiver Arrangement (AU/Commonwealth/La Francophonie 30 days)
30d$0valid 1mo
TouristVE-2 Visitors Visa – Ordinary Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
TouristVE-2 Visitors Visa – Ordinary Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
FamilyVE-3 Visitors Visa – Family Visit Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
FamilyVE-3 Visitors Visa – Family Visit Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessVE-4 Visitors Visa – Conference Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
BusinessVE-4 Visitors Visa – Conference Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TransitVE-5 Visitors Visa – Transit Visa
3d$30valid 3d
TouristVE-6 Visitors Visa – Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival / Entry Visa)
30d$50valid 1mo
TouristVE-6 Visitors Visa – Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival, Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristVE-7 Visitors Visa – East Africa Tourist Visa
90d$100multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TransitVC – Crew Member Visa
3d$0valid 3d
TouristEast African Community (EAC) Pass / Entry Visa
180d$0valid 6mo
OtherVisa on Arrival – General Entry Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
OtherVisa on Arrival – General Entry Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$70multiple-entryvalid 3mo
WorkLong-term Visas and Work/Residence Permits (General Category)
StudentStudent Visa / Study Residence Permit (General Category)
FamilyDependent / Family Reunification Residence Permit (General Category)
MedicalHumanitarian / Medical Treatment Permission (General Category)
OtherLaissez-Passer for Rwandan Citizens (Regional Travel Document)
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