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title: Rwanda visa for citizens of Vatican City
description: "Citizens of Vatican City 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 Vatican City

Citizens of Vatican City 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 Visa on Arrival
- **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:** At least $50 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Rwandan port of entry** — Present yourself at the Visa on Arrival counter at Kigali International Airport or land border
2. **Fill out arrival card** — Complete the arrival card with personal and travel details
3. **Provide photograph and passport** — Hand over your passport and a passport-sized photo along with the completed card
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay $30 in cash (USD or Rwandan Francs) – credit cards not accepted
5. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer stamps the visa into your passport
6. **Proceed to passport control** — Present your passport with visa to immigration for entry clearance

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Distributed on arrival or in advance online
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Glued or stapled to arrival card
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Must show proof of departure from Rwanda
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or host invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting, optional): Bank statement or cash equivalent
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry from endemic areas
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** At least $50 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Traveler's cheques
- Cash

Officers may ask to see proof of sufficient funds

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Kigali International Airport and certain land borders (not at all ports).
- Fee must be paid in cash – no credit/debit cards accepted.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket out of Rwanda before arrival.
- **Lack of accommodation proof** — Carry a hotel booking confirmation or host invitation.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Vatican City need a visa for Rwanda?

Citizens of Vatican City can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda. Visa type: Tourist Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of Vatican City stay in Rwanda?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Vatican City need for Rwanda?

Valid passport; Completed arrival card; Passport-sized photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 2 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

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