Rwanda
Rwanda travel guide for Americans
Americans need a visa on arrival (US$30) or an e‑visa before travel; apply if you plan to stay over 90 days or want a faster entry. Costs, flight time and practical tips follow.
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Key facts
- Visa typecheck
- Visa on arrival or e‑visa
- Visa‑free staycheck
- Up to 90 days with visa on arrival
Entry requirements
Visa on arrival is issued at Kigali International Airport and at land border posts.
An e‑visa can be applied for at https://www.rwandavisa.gov.rw (official site) and printed before travel.
No mandatory vaccination certificate is required, but yellow‑fever vaccination is recommended if arriving from a country with risk.
Embassy contact
Location: Kigali, KG 5 Avenue du Commerce, near the Kigali Convention Centre.
Consular services include passport assistance, notarial services and emergency assistance for US citizens.
Costs
Flight info
Typical flight: New York (JFK) → Kigali (KGL) with one stop in Doha or Istanbul; total travel time 15–18 hours.
Rwanda is UTC+2, seven hours ahead of New York in winter and six hours ahead in summer.
Questions people ask
How much does a trip to Rwanda cost in USD?
A typical two‑week itinerary costs around US$3,000–4,000, including flight, visa, accommodation, meals, transport and a gorilla‑trek permit.
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