Rwanda
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Arab Emirates visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofaic.gov.ae
Which United Arab Emirates visa?
Tourist visa (30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry) and 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
- Fee
- AED 200
- Processing time
- About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days
All visa types for the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates’ tourist visa costs AED 200 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is smartservices.icp.gov.ae. Processing time, as the United Arab Emirates states it: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days.
Emirati missions in Rwanda
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Kigali
49, KG 9 Ave, Kigali
The United Arab Emirates has 1 mission in Rwanda, with its embassy in Kigali.
Emirati citizens travelling to Rwanda
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Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the United Arab Emirates, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Emirati citizens travelling to Rwanda
Emirati 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 the United Arab Emirates?
Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Emirati embassy in Rwanda?
The Emirati embassy in Rwanda is in Kigali.
How much does the United Arab Emirates tourist visa cost?
The United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200 for the tourist visa. Processing time: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates.
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.