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title: Rwanda visa for citizens of Peru
description: "Citizens of Peru 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 Peru

Citizens of Peru 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://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/rwanda.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Tourist Visa on Arrival (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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Rwandan port of entry** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at Kigali International Airport or a land border.
2. **Submit passport and pay fee** — Present your valid passport and pay the 50 USD single-entry visa fee (cash or credit card).
3. **Receive visa and entry stamp** — The immigration officer will issue a 30-day tourist visa and stamp your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid at time of entry with at least 6 months validity beyond arrival date and 1 blank page.
- **Visa fee payment (cash or credit card)** (Financial): 50 USD for single-entry visa; credit cards accepted at Kigali airport but not at all land borders.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): Required if traveling from a country with yellow fever or an outbreak.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Not explicitly stated but commonly required for visa on arrival.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Not explicitly stated but may be requested.

## Proof of funds


Visa fee of 50 USD for single-entry; carry sufficient cash in USD in case credit card is not accepted.

## Good to know

- Plastic shopping bags are banned in Rwanda and may be confiscated upon arrival.
- Do not travel within 10 km of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to unrest.
- Credit cards may not be accepted at land borders; carry cash in USD.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date** — Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity from your arrival date.
- **Insufficient blank pages in passport** — Ensure your passport has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
- **Lack of yellow fever vaccination if required** — Obtain and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination if traveling from a yellow fever endemic country.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Visa fee payment (cash or credit card); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/rwanda.html

## Sources

- [Rwanda Travel Advisory | Travel.State.gov](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/rwanda.html)
- Rwandan visa requirements for Peruvian citizens (apply.joinsherpa.com, third-party site)
- Visa requirements for Peruvian citizens - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org, third-party site)

## More

- [Rwanda visa for every passport](/visa/rwanda)
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