Rwanda East Africa Tourist Visa — 90 days, USD 100, multi-country (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda)for 🇰🇪 Kenyan citizens travelling to 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Kenyan passport holders do not require a visa to enter Rwanda. You may travel directly without any advance application or prior approval. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
📋Required Documents5
- ✓East Africa Tourist Visa application
Multiple-entry visa valid 90 days across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda; apply through the country of first entry.
- ✓Valid passport (valid 6+ months)
- ✓Visa fee payment confirmation (USD 100)
- ✓Travel itinerary covering the partner states
- ✓Recent passport-style photograph
ℹ️What to Expect
As a Kenyan passport holder, you can enter Rwanda without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Rwanda embassy or official government website before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)
🌐Why Kenyan passport holders do not need a visa for Rwanda
Kenyan passport holders can enter Rwanda without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means Kenyan citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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