Suriname
Rwanda
Rwanda visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Rwanda issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Rwanda visa?
Visa on arrival (visitor visa issued at Kigali International Airport and land borders)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days; 90 days on a multiple-entry visa or for listed visa-waiver countries; six months for EAC citizens
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Issued at the immigration desk on arrival
For the visa on arrival, Rwanda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on migration.gov.rw. Processing time, as Rwanda states it: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days; 90 days on a multiple-entry visa or for listed visa-waiver countries; six months for EAC citizens.
Rwandan citizens travelling to Suriname
RwandaSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Rwanda
Travel advice for Rwanda
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Suriname to Rwanda, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rwanda (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Rwanda (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Rwanda
Surinamese citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Surinamese citizens receive the visa for Rwanda at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Rwandan citizens travelling to Suriname
Before flying to Suriname, Rwandan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Rwanda issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in Rwanda?
Surinamese citizens can stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Rwanda visa on arrival cost?
Rwanda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, Rwandan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens need a visa on arrival in Rwanda.
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.