Rwanda Tourist eVisa — 30 days (extendable to 90 days), USD 50, via Irembo portalfor 🇹🇿 Tanzanian citizens travelling to 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Tanzanian 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
- ✓Recent passport-style photograph
- ✓Visa fee payment confirmation
- ✓Valid passport (valid 6+ months)
- ✓Completed Rwanda e-Visa application (or visa on arrival)
Single-entry tourist visa valid for up to 30 days.
- ✓Travel itinerary / return ticket
ℹ️What to Expect
As a Tanzanian 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)
- ○Proof of accommodation in Rwanda (if applicable)
🌐Why Tanzanian passport holders do not need a visa for Rwanda
Tanzanian 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 Tanzanian citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.
⚠️Common Reasons Rwanda Tourist eVisa — 30 days (extendable to 90 days), USD 50, via Irembo portal Applications Are Refused6
- !An e-Visa application whose details or photo do not match the passport, or a passport valid for less than six months.
- !No proof of accommodation, onward travel or sufficient funds.
- !An unclear purpose of visit, or signs of intended work without a permit.
- !A prior overstay or immigration violation in Rwanda.
- !A name match on a security or immigration alert.
- !Note: Rwanda grants entry at the officer’s discretion even where a visa on arrival or e-Visa is available.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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