United States passport to Rwanda
Visa on arrival for United States passport holders.
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United States passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda — no application before you fly, but expect a fee and a queue at the border.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Rwanda — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Rwanda's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set on the visa issued at the border
- Rwanda passports in United States
- Visa required
- Getting in
- You get the visa at the airport or land border when you arrive. Expect a form, usually a fee and a queue, and carry proof of onward travel.
Long stay
Staying in Rwanda longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 8 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×3
- Investment
- Freelance / self-employed
- Retirement
- Student
- Family
What changes
United States and Rwanda side by side
| United States | Rwanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Washington D.C. | Kigali |
| Languages | English | Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili |
| Currency | US Dollar | Rwandan Franc |
| GDP per person (2025) | $90,027 | $1,124 |
| Population | 341.8M | 14.6M |
GDP and population: World Bank.