Panama
Rwanda
Rwanda visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
Rwanda issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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
Rwanda’s visa on arrival costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Panama
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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 Panama 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 Panamanian citizens can stay in Rwanda
Panamanian citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
How Panamanian citizens apply
Panamanian 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 Panama
Rwandan citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda issues Panamanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Rwanda?
Panamanian 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 Panama?
Rwandan citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Can Panamanian citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?
No; Panamanian 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.