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title: Rwanda visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: "Citizens of New Zealand can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda. Stay up to 90 days. 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 New Zealand

Citizens of New Zealand 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
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have onward/return ticket.
2. **Travel to Rwanda** — Present passport at the border; no visa required for stays up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid New Zealand passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry for up to 90 days for tourism or business.
- Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of New Zealand can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda.

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Rwanda?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for Rwanda?

Valid New Zealand passport.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Rwanda visa for every passport](/visa/rwanda)
- [Every destination for New Zealand passport holders](/visa/passport/new-zealand)