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title: Rwanda visa for citizens of Iraq
description: "Citizens of Iraq 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Rwanda visa for citizens of Iraq

Citizens of Iraq 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 · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Rwandan port of entry** — Proceed to immigration after disembarkation or at the land border.
2. **Fill out arrival card** — Complete the standard immigration arrival form (provided on transport or at desk).
3. **Present documents and pay fee** — Submit passport, arrival form, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD) at the Visa on Arrival counter.
4. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp the visa into your passport, granting entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Issued on the aircraft or at the immigration desk.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmation of departure from Rwanda.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Travel): Typically $50 for a single-entry tourist visa, paid at the counter.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity, optional): May be taken at the airport if needed.

## Good to know

- The visa on arrival is only available at Kigali International Airport and major land borders.
- Carry sufficient cash in USD to pay the fee as not all counters accept card.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- **Missing or invalid onward/return ticket.** — Have a confirmed ticket showing departure from Rwanda within your allowed stay.
- **Inability to pay the visa fee in acceptable currency.** — Bring enough USD cash to cover the fee.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iraq need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Iraq can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Iraq stay in Rwanda?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Iraq need for Rwanda?

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD); Passport-sized photograph.

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

At least 6 months.

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