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Ireland visa for Rwandan citizens

Visa required

Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland 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, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Kampala, Uganda (378 km), Nairobi, Kenya (749 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,154 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from Rwanda; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to Rwanda

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Rwandan citizens apply

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

Ireland’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens

The United Kingdom requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Rwanda

Irish 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 Ireland?

Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Rwanda?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest Irish embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 378 km from Kigali.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Irish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Rwandan citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Rwandan citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.