MaltaRwanda

Rwanda visa for Maltese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Maltese citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Rwanda

Rwandan citizens travelling to Malta

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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 Malta 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Maltese citizens can stay in Rwanda

Maltese citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.

Rwanda’s neighbours for Maltese citizens

Tanzania and Uganda admit Maltese citizens visa-free.

Rwandan citizens travelling to Malta

Malta requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Maltese citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Maltese citizens stay in Rwanda?

Maltese citizens can stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days.

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Malta?

Malta requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Maltese citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?

Yes, Maltese citizens can enter Rwanda without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.