Rwanda
India
India visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcikigali.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Rwanda
- High Commission of India in Kigali
Villa No. 67, KG 9 Avenue, Nyarutarama, Kigali
India has 1 mission in Rwanda, with its embassy in Kigali.
Indian citizens travelling to Rwanda
IndiaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in India
Rwandan citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Rwandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
China and Myanmar require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Rwanda
Rwanda admits Indian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for India?
Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in India?
Rwandan citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Rwanda?
The Indian embassy in Rwanda is in Kigali.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda admits Indian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.