How to apply for an East African Tourist Visa
This joint tourist visa allows travelers to visit Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya for tourism purposes, with multiple entries permitted. The visa is valid for 90 days and cannot be renewed after expiration or upon exiting the regional bloc (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda). Please note that the visa must be issued by the country of your first entry.
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How to apply online:
1. Go to:
https://irembo.gov.rw/user/citizen/service/dgie/request_a_visa
2. Request Type: click on 'Visa application'
3. Click on 'Apply'
4. Fill in the Visa application form and follow the instructions. In the ‘Visa Type’ section, select: V11 East Africa Visa.
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For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration at visa@migration.gov.rw or call +250 722 17 29 74. We recommend reaching out before submitting your application.
If you have any additional questions or encounter difficulties applying for a visa or contacting the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in The Hague. You can email us at infoTheHague@minaffet.gov.rw or call +31 70 392 65 71 during our opening hours. We are here to assist you.
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