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title: Rwanda visa for citizens of Lesotho
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# Rwanda visa for citizens of Lesotho

Citizens of Lesotho 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.*

Official application site: https://irembo.gov.rw/home/citizen/all_services

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival (single entry, up to 30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Optional: Pre-apply online** — Visit irembo.gov.rw and submit an e-visa application to save time on arrival.
2. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months with two blank pages, onward ticket, and visa fee.
3. **Arrive at Rwandan port of entry** — Present passport, onward ticket, and pay visa fee at the Visa on Arrival counter.
4. **Receive visa** — Visa is issued immediately upon payment and processing.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of exit from Rwanda.
- **Passport-size photo (if applying online)** (Identity, optional): Required only if pre-applying via Irembo.
- **Visa fee (US$50 cash or card)** (Financial): Payable on arrival or online if pre-applying.

## Proof of funds


Visa fee of US$50 is payable on arrival (cash or card) or online.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be refused if onward ticket is missing or passport validity is insufficient.
- Rwanda also accepts an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport valid for less than 6 months or no blank pages.** — Check passport validity and carry a valid passport.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Book and show a confirmed return or onward flight.
- **Inability to pay visa fee (US$50) in acceptable currency.** — Carry US dollars cash or a payment card accepted at the port.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Lesotho can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda. Visa type: Visa on arrival (single entry, up to 30 days).

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Return or onward ticket; Visa fee (US$50 cash or card); Passport-size photo (if applying online).

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://irembo.gov.rw/home/citizen/all_services

## Sources

- [irembo.gov.rw](https://irembo.gov.rw/home/citizen/all_services)

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