Rwanda
All Visa Pathways(52 visas)
RwandaBusiness Entrepreneur Permit (A2/B2/F2/O2/W2/X2/Z2)
Permit for foreign entrepreneurs intending to engage in business on their own account across mining, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, IT, transport, or other sectors, valid 2 years and renewable.
RwandaC1 — Self-Employed Professional Permit (C1)
Permit for foreigners with professional certification intending to practice a prescribed profession on their own account in Rwanda, valid 2+ years.
RwandaC2 — Professional Player and Artist Permit (C2)
Work permit for foreign professional players, performers, or artists engaged in professional activities in Rwanda, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaClass H1 — Skilled Worker Permit - Occupation Demand List (H1)
Work permit for foreign skilled workers whose occupations appear on Rwanda's Occupations on Demand List, valid up to 3 years and renewable.
RwandaClass H2 — Skilled Worker Permit - Employer Sponsored (H2)
Work permit for foreign skilled workers sponsored by a specific employer who possess required qualifications and experience, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaClass H3 — Journalist and Media Representative Permit (H3)
Work permit for foreign journalists or media representatives holding accreditation from competent Rwandan authorities, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaClass H4 — Semi-skilled Worker and Artisan Permit (H4)
Work permit for semi-skilled workers or artisans who are nationals of countries within the East African region, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaClass H5 — International Organization Staff Permit (H5)
Work permit for foreign staff working in international or regional organizations based in Rwanda, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaClass IV — Permanent Residence Permit - Diaspora (L-4)
Permanent residence for members of the Rwandan diaspora who acquired nationality of a country that does not accept dual nationality.
RwandaClass L-3 — Permanent Residence Permit - Key Staff of Multinational (L-3)
Permanent residence for key personnel of multinational companies with significant operations in Rwanda.
RwandaClass L-5 — Permanent Residence Permit - Spouse (L-5)
Permanent residence for foreigners married to a permanent residence permit holder in Rwanda.
RwandaClass L-6 — Permanent Residence Permit - Child (L-6)
Permanent residence for children of permanent residence permit holders in Rwanda.
RwandaD1 — Diplomat Permit - Accredited to Rwanda (D1)
Free permit for diplomats accredited to Rwanda, validity depends on accreditation period.
RwandaD2 — Diplomat Permit - International Organization (D2)
Free permit for foreigners working in international or regional organizations in Rwanda with diplomatic status, validity depends on contract.
RwandaD3 — Diplomat Permit - Reciprocal (D3)
Free permit issued on reciprocal basis to diplomats, validity determined by bilateral agreement between Rwanda and the represented country.
RwandaE1 — Government Employment Permit (E1)
Work permit for foreigners contracted by the Government of Rwanda including persons serving in tertiary institutions and parastatals, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaE2 — Technical Assistance Permit (E2)
Permit for foreigners providing technical support in Rwanda based on bilateral agreements between governments, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaG1 — Regional Trader Permit (G1)
Permit for nationals from EAC and CEPGL member states engaged in trade of goods and services in Rwanda, valid 2 years.
RwandaG2 — Non-Regional Trader Permit (G2)
Permit for nationals from outside the East African region engaged in trade of goods and services in Rwanda, valid 2 years.
RwandaH6 — Special Agreement Employee Permit (H6)
Work permit for foreign employees based on a special agreement or reciprocity basis between Rwanda and another country, validity determined by agreement.
RwandaH7 — Professional Research Permit (H7)
Permit for foreign professional researchers not accredited to any school or institution of learning, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaI — Religious Activities Permit (I)
Permit for ordained foreigners engaged in approved religious activities in Rwanda, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaJ — Refugee Worker Permit (J)
Work permit issued to recognized refugees with employment in Rwanda, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaK — Assured Income Permit (K)
Permit for foreigners with assured independent income including retirees who do not intend to be employed in Rwanda, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaM1 — Dependent of Rwandan Permit (M1)
Permit for foreign spouses, children, or dependents of Rwandan citizens, valid 3 years.
RwandaM2 — Dependent of Temporary Resident Permit (M2)
Permit for foreign dependents of temporary residence permit holders in Rwanda, validity matches principal's permit.
RwandaM3 — Dependent of Permanent Resident Permit (M3)
Permit for close relatives or family members of permanent residence permit holders in Rwanda, valid 3 years.
RwandaN1 — INGO Founding Member Permit (N1)
Permit for foreigners who are founding members of International Non-Governmental Organizations operating in Rwanda, valid 2 years.
RwandaN2 — NGO Employee Permit (N2)
Work permit for foreigners employed by Non-Governmental Organizations operating in Rwanda, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaP1 — Voluntary Work Permit (P1)
Permit for foreigners undertaking volunteer activities with organizations operating in Rwanda through government or international agreements, valid up to 1 year.
RwandaP2 — Post-Study Work Permit (P2)
Permit for students of recognized institutions intending to work during holidays or after completing studies in Rwanda, valid up to 1 year.
RwandaQ1 — Intra-company Transfer Permit (Q1)
Permit for employees of multinational or regional companies transferred to work at the company's international or regional office in Rwanda, valid 1 year.
RwandaQ2 — Short-term Assignment Permit (Q2)
Permit for foreigners residing abroad who travel to Rwanda for short periods to undertake a continued fixed assignment, valid 1 year.
RwandaR — Special Pass (R)
Short-term permit for foreigners who secure employment for a period not exceeding 90 days in Rwanda.
RwandaS1 — Border Worker Permit (S1)
Permit for foreigners residing within the border area of a neighboring country who regularly enter Rwanda for work or business, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaTransit Visa (VT)
Single-entry visa for persons transiting through Rwanda, valid for a maximum of 72 hours, costing $30.
RwandaU1 — Student Permit (U1)
Permit for foreigners enrolled in a recognized educational institution in Rwanda for study purposes, valid 1 year and renewable.
RwandaU2 — Occupational Trainee Permit (U2)
Permit for foreigners undertaking training or academic research in Rwanda to enhance professional skills, valid 1 year.
RwandaV1 — Holiday Visa (V1)
Entry visa for foreigners visiting Rwanda for holiday, sightseeing, social, recreational, or other short-term non-work purposes, valid 30-90 days.
RwandaV11 — East African Tourist Visa (V11)
Joint 90-day multiple-entry tourist visa allowing visitors to travel across Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda on a single visa costing $100.
RwandaV12 — Reciprocity Visa (V12)
Long-term multiple-entry visa for visitors, conference attendees, or those with non-work purposes, valid up to 10 years on a reciprocal basis.
RwandaV2 — Family Visit Visa (V2)
Entry visa for foreigners visiting family members residing in Rwanda, valid 30-90 days.
RwandaV3-1 — Official Visit Visa (V3-1)
Free single-entry visa issued to visiting foreign officials for official government-related purposes, valid 30 days.
RwandaV3-2 — Accredited Diplomat Visa (V3-2)
Free multiple-entry visa issued to foreign diplomats accredited to Rwanda who regularly visit for official purposes, valid up to 2 years.
RwandaV4 — Job Search Visa (V4)
90-day multiple-entry visa for foreign skilled workers seeking employment whose skills are on Rwanda's Occupations on Demand List.
RwandaV5 — Conference Visa (V5)
30-day single-entry visa for foreigners attending a conference, meeting, workshop, or related activity in Rwanda.
RwandaV6 — Business Survey Visa (V6)
Visa for prospective investors, entrepreneurs, or traders visiting Rwanda to explore available business opportunities, valid up to 90 days.
RwandaV7 — Medical Treatment Visa (V7)
90-day visa for foreigners entering Rwanda for medical treatment or consultation, also issued to accompanying foreign care attendants.
RwandaV8 — Group Tourist Visa (V8)
30-day single-entry visa for foreigners travelling as a member of a group of four to ten tourists visiting Rwanda.
RwandaV9 — Itinerant Business Visa (V9)
Long-term multiple-entry visa for foreign investors, board members, or multinational company representatives with significant business activities in Rwanda, valid 2-10 years.
RwandaVC Crew Member Visa
Visa for aircraft and maritime crew members in transit through Rwanda. For airline crews, ship crew, and aviation personnel making brief stops.
RwandaVP-2 Regional Organization Visitor Pass
Visa waiver for nationals of regional organization member states outside EAC. For CEPGL and other regional bloc members. Provides visa-free entry arrangements.