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Cyprus visa for Rwandan citizens

Visa required

Cyprus requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

For the tourist visa, Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Kigali, Cypriot embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (2,656 km), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (3,465 km) and Cairo, Egypt (3,562 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Rwanda is decided by Cyprus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Rwanda

CyprusRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of Cyprus

Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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 Cyprus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Cyprus

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

How Rwandan citizens apply

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to Rwanda from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Rwanda

Cypriot citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Cyprus requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Rwanda?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,656 km from Kigali.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Cypriot citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can Rwandan citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Rwandan citizens need a visa for Cyprus 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.