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title: Rwanda visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: "Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste 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
- **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:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Rwandan port of entry** — Travel to Rwanda with required documents.
2. **Locate Visa on Arrival counter** — Proceed to immigration area and find the VOA desk.
3. **Submit required documents** — Present passport, arrival card, and other documents as requested.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 30 (cash or card, depending on port).
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer stamps passport with visa on arrival.
6. **Proceed through immigration control** — Clear immigration and enter Rwanda.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Distributed on board or at the entry point
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Rwanda
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): One recent photograph (if required by immigration officer)
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash may be requested

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statement
- Cash

Immigration may request proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.

## Good to know

- Ensure passport has blank pages for visa stamp.
- Visa on Arrival may be refused without valid onward ticket.
- Not all ports of entry offer Visa on Arrival – confirm before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **No onward ticket** — Carry a printed or electronic return/onward ticket.
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violation** — Check eligibility beforehand; consider pre-approval if concerned.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Rwanda?

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

### How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in Rwanda?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Rwanda visa cost for citizens of Timor-Leste?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Timor-Leste need for Rwanda?

Valid passport; Completed arrival card; Return or onward ticket; Passport-size photographs; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

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