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Rwanda visa for Norwegian citizens
Entry requirement
Norwegian 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 Norway
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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 Norway 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 Norwegian citizens can stay in Rwanda
Norwegian citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
How Norwegian citizens apply
Norwegian 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 Norway
Rwandan citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Norwegian citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Norwegian citizens stay in Rwanda?
Norwegian 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 Norway?
Rwandan citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Can Norwegian citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?
No; Norwegian 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.