Rwandan Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Rwandan passport holders can visit 28 countries visa-free, plus 69 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Rwandan passport is ranked #147 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Rwandan passport grants access to travel to 28 countries without a visa. Additionally, it provides 55 e-visa options and 14 visas upon arrival. A visa is required for travel to 96 countries.

Rwanda, with a population of over 12 million, ranks as the 75th most populous country in the world. Its citizens hold the Rwandan passport, which was introduced in 2002.

The Rwandan passport is a biometric document, compliant with international security standards. It aids in the identification and verification of Rwandan citizens for international travel purposes.

Some destinations that require a visa for Rwandan passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Rwandan passport holders are Burundi, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Kenya and Central African Republic.

Visa free countries

So, where can Rwandans travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Rwanda citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Africa

🇦🇴 Angola (90 days)
🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇧🇮 Burundi (6 months)
🇨🇫 Central African Republic (3 months)
🇹🇩 Chad (3 months)
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo (N/A)
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (3 months)
🇬🇭 Ghana (60 days)
🇬🇳 Guinea (N/A)
🇰🇪 Kenya (6 months)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days)
🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
🇹🇿 Tanzania (90 days)
🇺🇬 Uganda (90 days)

Americas

🇧🇸 Bahamas (90 days)
🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (6 months)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇬🇩 Grenada (3 months)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)

Oceania

🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇻🇺 Vanuatu (120 days)

Asia

🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇶🇦 Qatar (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Rwandan passport holders visit without a visa?

Rwandan passport holders can visit 28 countries visa-free, plus 69 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Rwandan passport holders?

Rwandan passport holders can travel visa-free to Burundi, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, Central African Republic, Angola, Chad, and 20 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Rwanda citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Rwanda, 28 are visa-free, 55 can be visited with an e-visa and 14 with a visa on arrival, while 96 require a visa, as of October 2026.