Nepal
Rwanda
Rwanda visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers 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 Nepal
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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 Nepal 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 Nepali citizens can stay in Rwanda
Nepali citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
How Nepali citizens apply
Nepali 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 Nepal
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nepal and Rwanda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Nepali citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Nepali citizens stay in Rwanda?
Nepali 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 Nepal?
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.