Rwanda
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Rwanda鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Rwanda set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .
Passport validity requirements
To enter Rwanda, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least one blank page for entry stamps.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to enter Rwanda as a visitor. As a citizen of a Commonwealth country, you can get a free 30-day visa on arrival.
Rwanda鈥檚 immigration department has information on .
Applying for a visa
You can also from the Rwandan High Commission in London.
You must get a before you travel if you鈥檙e applying for a resident, business or missionary multiple-entry visa. It usually takes at least 10 working days to process.
Travel between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Check land border crossing opening hours before you travel between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Gisenyi-Goma and Cyangugu-Bukavu, as they vary. The FCDO currently advises against all travel to Rubavu District, including the border crossing point at Gisenyi-Goma.
You may experience immigration difficulties if you do not have residency status and regularly cross between the 2 countries.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Rwanda, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .听听听
Customs rules
There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
You must declare drones when you arrive. They may be confiscated or held until you leave the country.