Rwanda
Canada
Canada visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Rwanda
- High Commission of Canada in Kigali
# 59 KN16 Avenue, Kigali
Canada has 1 mission in Rwanda, with its embassy in Kigali.
Canadian citizens travelling to Rwanda
CanadaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Rwandan citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Canada 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 Canadian embassy in Kigali, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
The United States requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Rwanda
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Rwanda?
The Canadian embassy in Rwanda is in Kigali.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need a visa for Canada 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.