Rwanda
South Korea
South Korea visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in Rwanda
- Embassy of South Korea in Kigali
34 KG 13 Ave(Golf Course Road), Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda
South Korea has 1 mission in Rwanda, with its embassy in Kigali.
South Korean citizens travelling to Rwanda
South KoreaRwanda Visa on arrival Rwanda visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- 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.
Before travelling from Rwanda to South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
North Korea requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Rwanda
Rwanda issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Rwanda?
The South Korean embassy in Rwanda is in Kigali.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Rwandan citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.