Rwanda visa for US passport holders
A US passport holder gets a visa on arrival in Rwanda for up to 30 days.
Visa on arrival, US$50 (US$70 multiple-entry)
Visa on arrival
Tourist entry
30
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Rwanda visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Rwanda, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Visa / Residence Permit | student | Length of the course, renewable | — | — | — |
| Visa on Arrival / e-Visa | tourist | 30 days (extendable) | — | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Rwanda page before you travel or apply.