Cuba
Rwanda
Rwanda visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Rwanda visa?
Visa on arrival (visitor visa issued at Kigali International Airport and land borders)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days; 90 days on a multiple-entry visa or for listed visa-waiver countries; six months for EAC citizens
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Issued at the immigration desk on arrival
For the visa on arrival, Rwanda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on migration.gov.rw. Processing time, as Rwanda states it: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days; 90 days on a multiple-entry visa or for listed visa-waiver countries; six months for EAC citizens.
Rwandan citizens travelling to Cuba
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Travel advice for Rwanda
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Cuba to Rwanda, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rwanda (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Rwanda (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in Rwanda
Cuban citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
How Cuban citizens apply
Cuban citizens receive the visa for Rwanda at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Rwandan citizens travelling to Cuba
Cuba requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Cuban citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Cuban citizens stay in Rwanda?
Cuban citizens can stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Rwanda visa on arrival cost?
Rwanda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?
No; Cuban citizens need a visa on arrival in Rwanda.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.