Rwanda
Denmark
Denmark visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Denmark requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
For the tourist visa, Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Rwanda
Denmark has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Danish citizens travelling to Rwanda
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Travel advice for Denmark
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Denmark can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Denmark
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Denmark is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Denmark has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Denmark accredited to Rwanda from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Denmark for visas; the official visa portal of Denmark names the right place.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets Rwandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Germany requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to Rwanda
Danish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Denmark requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Denmark in Rwanda?
No. Denmark has no embassy in Rwanda.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Danish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need a visa for Denmark 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.