Rowanda – Thikana Express

Rwanda, known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” has become a top tourist destination in Africa. The country is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Kigali, its clean and modern capital, attracts visitors with its history, vibrant markets, and memorial sites. Rwanda’s economy has grown rapidly, driven by tourism, agriculture, and technology. Investments in infrastructure and a business-friendly environment have made it one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The government’s focus on sustainability, innovation, and trade has boosted development, positioning Rwanda as a model for economic transformation in Africa.

Rwanda issues visas in different categories, here we will discuss the two categories that are important for Bangladeshis: visitor or tourist visa and group tour visa.

Tourist/Visitor Visa

ELIGIBLE PERSON

* This visa is issued to a foreigner who visits Rwanda for holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational or other short-term reasons other than work purposes.

WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE

* This visa is issued upon arrival at the border post, online, at immigration and emigration office, at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General. Click here to apply

TRAVEL DOCUMENT

* Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.

VISA FEES

* 50 USD for single entry and free of charge for nationals of countries with which Rwanda has a visa waiver arrangement including African Union, Common Wealth and La francophonie.

* 70 USD for multiple entries

SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRIES

* Single or multiple entry

WORK

* Work is not permitted

CHANGE OF STATUS

* Allowed

VISA VALIDITY

* Valid for a period of thirty (30) days for single entry or of ninety (90) days for multiple entries.

VISA EXTENSION

* May be extended in exceptional circumstances

Group Tour/Visitor Visa

ELIGIBLE PERSON

* This visa is issued to a foreigner who is travelling as a member of a group of four (4) to ten (10) tourists.

DEPENDENTS

* Not allowed

WHERE APPLICATION IS MADE

* This visa is issued at the office of a diplomatic mission of Rwanda in the applicant’s country of residence, online or at any other place as may be determined by the Directorate General. It may also be issued at entry point upon showing prior approval by the Directorate General.