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Rwanda visa for Ivorian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Ivorian citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Rwandan citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

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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.

Before travelling from Ivory Coast to Rwanda, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Rwanda

Ivorian citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.

Rwandan citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

Rwandan citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Ivorian citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Ivorian citizens stay in Rwanda?

Ivorian citizens can stay in Rwanda for up to 90 days.

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Rwandan citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Ivorian citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?

Yes, Ivorian citizens can enter Rwanda without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.