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title: Rwanda visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: "Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Rwanda visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Single Entry (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested; cash or card sufficient for stay

## How to apply

1. **Enter Rwanda at a designated port of entry** — The only airport is Kigali International Airport; land borders also offer VOA.
2. **Approach the Visa on Arrival counter** — Fill an arrival card and present passport and onward ticket.
3. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay USD 50 (cash) for a single-entry 30-day visa.
4. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — The visa is stamped into your passport; then you clear passport control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (at least 6 months validity from arrival date)** (Identity): Must contain at least one blank visa page.
- **Roundtrip or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of exit from Rwanda.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be asked.
- **Sufficient funds proof** (Financial, optional): Cash, credit card, or bank statement for stay.
- **Passport-size photograph (2x2 inch)** (Identity, optional): Often taken on arrival.
- **Visa fee (USD 50 at arrival)** (Supporting): Exact cash preferred, paid at immigration counter.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if arriving from an endemic country; may still be requested.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not officially specified
- Cash in foreign currency
- Credit card
- Bank statement (last 3 months)

Immigration may ask to see you have at least USD 200 or equivalent for the stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Kigali International Airport and some land borders (e.g., from Uganda).
- Visa on Arrival may be refused if previous immigration violations exist.
- No overstay permitted; penalty applies for overstaying 30-day limit.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from entry date** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a flight leaving Rwanda before the visa expires.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry at least USD 200 in mixed denominations and a credit card.
- **Missing yellow fever certificate (when applicable)** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Single Entry (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Rwanda?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Rwanda visa cost for citizens of Costa Rica?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Costa Rica need for Rwanda?

Valid passport (at least 6 months validity from arrival date); Roundtrip or onward flight ticket; Visa fee (USD 50 at arrival); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation; Sufficient funds proof; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Rwanda?

At least 6 months.

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