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Brazil visa for Rwandan citizens

Visa required

Rwandan citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Brazil visa?

Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year

Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita

All visa types for Brazil

Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.

Brazilian missions in Rwanda

Brazil has 1 mission in Rwanda, with its embassy in Kigali.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Rwanda

BrazilRwanda Visa on arrival Rwanda visa for citizens of Brazil

Travel advice for Brazil

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 Rwanda to Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Brazil

How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Rwandan citizens apply

In Rwanda, applications go to the Brazilian embassy in Kigali, or to a visa centre acting for Brazil; fees, documents and processing times are published by Brazil.

Brazil’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens

Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Rwanda

Brazilian citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Rwandan citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.

Where is the Brazilian embassy in Rwanda?

The Brazilian embassy in Rwanda is in Kigali.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Brazilian citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Rwandan citizens enter Brazil visa-free?

No; Rwandan citizens need a visa for Brazil obtained in advance.

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.