Rwanda Business Visa for Egyptians
| Entry | Visa on arrival |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Visit/Business Visa on Arrival (VE-1, fee-exempt for African Union citizens) or Electronic Visa via Irembo |
| Processing time | On arrival: immediate at the border post. Online: estimated between 3 and 7 working days, depending on the Rwandan embassies; applying at least one week in advance is recommended. |
| Length of stay | 30 days single entry, extendable inside Rwanda through the visa renewal service on Irembo. This visa does not permit work. |
| Validity | 30 days for the exempt visa (VE-1) for African Union citizens. The electronic business visa may be valid for up to 90 days (secondary source, not confirmed). |
| Service price | EGP 3,300 |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-20 |
Documents required
- Egyptian passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page
- Return ticket or onward travel ticket
- Hotel booking or an invitation letter on official letterhead from a company registered in Rwanda (recommended for a business visa)
- Passport photo with a white background (for online applications)
- Copy of the passport data page in PDF format (for online applications)
- Visa application letter (for online applications)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from infected or outbreak-affected countries
How to apply from Egypt
- Option 1: Travel directly and obtain the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or any land border post, without applying in advance
- Option 2: Apply in advance through the Irembo portal (www.irembo.gov.rw), then select Immigration and Visa, then Visa Application, upload the documents, and pay when requested or on arrival
- Option 3: Contact the Embassy of Rwanda in Cairo (Villa 368 (A), 90th Street North, New Cairo; tel. 25378928/29 (202); ambacairo@minaffet.gov.rw) to confirm whether applications can be submitted there
- For enquiries about the electronic visa: visa@migration.gov.rw
FAQ
Do Egyptians need a visa for Rwanda?Yes — Visa on arrival.How long does the Rwanda Business Visa take?On arrival: immediate at the border post. Online: estimated between 3 and 7 working days, depending on the Rwandan embassies; applying at least one week in advance is recommended.How much is the Rwanda Business Visa?Our service starts from EGP 3,300.What documents do I need for the Rwanda Business Visa?Egyptian passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page; Return ticket or onward travel ticket; Hotel booking or an invitation letter on official letterhead from a company registered in Rwanda (recommended for a business visa); Passport photo with a white background (for online applications); Copy of the passport data page in PDF format (for online applications); Visa application letter (for online applications); Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from infected or outbreak-affected countries.Where can I apply for the Rwanda Business Visa in Egypt?Online on the Panama Jack website or at our office, 51 Ahmed Orabi St, Mohandessin, Giza — we prepare the file and follow it up until the visa is issued.
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