Rwanda for citizens of Somalia

🔑 How to enter to Rwanda from Somalia

To enter Rwanda, Somali citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Rwanda, check whether your Somali passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Rwanda and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Somali passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Somali passport. You are allowed to stay in Rwanda for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Somali citizens to visit Rwanda with tourist visa

• Somali citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Rwanda. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Somali citizens on the territory of Rwanda is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Somalia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Rwanda.

A Rwandan tourist visa is required for Somali citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Rwanda, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Rwandan tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Rwanda tourist visa from Somalia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Somalia require a visa to visit the Rwanda?

   Somali citizens do not need a visa to visit the Rwanda.

2. How long Somali citizens are allowed to stay in Rwanda without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Rwanda for citizens of Somalia for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Somali passport holder stays in Rwanda longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Rwanda is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Rwanda is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Somalia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Rwanda without a visa?

   Rwandan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Somali citizens to enter Rwanda without a visa?

   Somali citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Rwanda.

6. Can Somali work or study during the visa-free stay in Rwanda?

   The Rwanda visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Rwanda Somali citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.