Travel Assistance Information for Rwandans Travelling Abroad
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General information
• Check if your travel document is valid at least for six months, if not contact (tel: +250 788 152 222, email: pro@migration.gov.rw , WhatsApp: +250 722 180 218). If you are outside the country coming top Rwanda, you can write to us to confirm that you get a new passport once in the country and you will be allowed entry.
• It is recommended to write (with pencil to be able to edit in case of any change) names and address of your contact person in the page of emergence contacts in your Travel Document.
• Verify if you meet the visa requirements of your country of destination. If no information available, we can be of help by contacting us at pro@migration.gov.rw
• Check if you have your yellow fever vaccination card. It is always advised to carry yellow fever vaccination certificate even if the country you are traveling to in not endemic. You can attach the card on the passport or put it in the passport holder to avoid forgetting it.
• Check if you have your air ticket (return air ticket is always recommended). Some countries will not allow you entry with a single journey ticket.
• Remember to be at the Airport at least two hours before departure. Most airlines opens check in counters 2 hours before flight departure. This will reduce stress which is very important if you have a long journey ahead. You can chat with your family, friends or finish pending work while you finished check in.
• Remember to check in your luggage if any. Check the final destination on your luggage tag before leaving check in counter.
• In case of loss of passport or identity card while outside the country: Declare the loss to a nearby police station. Then contact a Rwanda mission near you for an emergency travel document back home. Rwandan embassies issue emergency travel document in case of travel document loss, it is issued free of charge.
• In case of illness or accident: inform if you have any medical exceptions; inform, on request of the person concerned, his relatives or other persons; check coverage and insurance benefits.
• Whenever you travel with a pet, it is highly advised to carry the identification indicating ownership of the pet.
• The pet is required to be accompanied by an international Veterinary certificate signed by official veterinarian from the Rwanda Animal Resources Development Authority.
• Application for Schengen visa is submitted at the Embassy of Belgium in Kigali.
• Rwanda appears on the list of countries whose nationals are subject to EU visa requirement when crossing external borders pursuant to EU Council Regulation 539 of 15/3/2001.
• According to the existing practice, the Embassy of Belgium in Rwanda delivers short-stay (less than 90 days) visas to visa applicants travelling to Schengen zone.
• Proof of sufficient financial means in the country of residence and for the trip (credit card, bank statement of last three months, proof of purchase of foreign currency or a currency account which is regularly supplied). The minimum required foreign currency is generally 3000€
• The insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which may arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay.
• Proof of travel: Copy of the round-trip airline reservation with passenger Details and cop of the travel itinerary. The reservation should prove that the stay in Schengen does not exceed 90 days. It is recommended to buy a ticket when visa is granted.
• Hotel confirmation or voucher to all Schengen states of destination and a copy of the guarantee & hosting form if you are staying with your host. This document can be obtained by the host from his/her municipality and should not be older than 6 months, a copy of the host’s passport (holder page) or residence permit.
• If you are employed: present certificate of employment stating period/position/current salary Certificate of leave approval
• If self-employed: Business registration Income tax paper, Business financial statement.
• If a student: Proof of enrollment Certificate of leave of absence if travelling during school period
• If minor travelling: Letter of consent signed by both parents/legal guardian and a copy. Application form signed by both parents/legal guardian and signed photocopy of passport of parents/legal guardian. Proof of economic means of parents/legal guardian and a copy. Birth certificate of the minor and a copy. Certificate of leave absence if travelling during school period and a copy.
• If travelling with spouse and or children: Copy of marriage certifcate, Copy of birth certificates children.
• Application of visa for medical reasons, Proof that medical care cannot be given in Rwanda or in a neighboring country (certificate of one of the doctors recognized by the embassy): Dr Sylvie Richard / Dr Nyst – dispensary of the embassy – 0252 592 300; Dr Kagame Abdel – CHUK – 0252 575 555; Dr Muyombano Antoine – Policlynique du plateau – 252 578 767.
• Application is made at the Chinese embassy located in Kacyiru, KN 3 Ave, Kigali (Show location and contacts of the Embassy+ embassy specific requirement, fee eg Need for biometric or not).
• Return ticket booking proof.
• Invitation letter, (if Businessman).
• Copy of proof of financial standing.
• Free visa to diplomatic and service passport holder.
• Visa Free for diplomatic and Service passport holders. Note verbal should be submitted to their Embassy before travel.
• Valid passport minimum six months
• Other applicants use travel agencies and airlines.
• 95$ (2 weeks), 123$ (1 month), 329$ (3 months).
INDIA
With effect from 1 April 2017, nationals of Rwanda can apply for e-Tourist, e-Business or e-Medical Visa. Following are the key features of the e-visa facility.
·There are three sub-categories of the e-visa facility - e-Tourist, e-Business and e-Medical Visa.
·Applicants are eligible to apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival in India, with a window of 120 days. For example, if the applicant is applying on 1st September, then applicant can select a date of arrival from 5th September to 2nd January next year.
·The validity of the e-Visa would be 60 days from the date of arrival in India. Double entry is permitted on e-Tourist visa and e-Business Visa. Triple entry is permitted on e-Medical Visa
·E-Visa can be availed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year i.e. January to December.
·Other important requirements include: Passport with at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer; Return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
• No visa requirements to Rwandese travelling within the region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, DRC)
• In case of loss of passport or identity card: Report to police/Immigration offices for an emergency travel document back home.
• If travelling using land border, be aware of unauthorized money changers as they may give u counterfeit money.
• Indicate operating hours of all land borders)
• In case of illness or accident: inform if you have any medical exceptions; inform, on request of the person concerned, his relatives or other persons; check coverage and insurance benefits.
• Holders of Rwandan Laissez-passer can travel to EAC member states and DRC.
• Rwandans can use their national ID or student card to travel to Uganda and Kenya.
• Yellow fever vaccination card required
• Travel agencies within the region through land borders include:
o Kampala coach (to Uganda and Kenya)
o Simba (to Uganda and Kenya)
o Mash Cool (to Uganda and Kenya)
o Modern coach (Uganda and Kenya)
o Mosh Power (to Uganda)
o Trinity (to Uganda and Tanzania)
o Jaguar (to Uganda)
o Volcano (to Uganda)
o Horizon (to Uganda)
o Matunda express (Tanzania)
o Select (to Tanzania)
• Airlines with flights within the region include:
• No visa requirements to Rwandese travelling within the region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, DRC)
• In case of loss of passport or identity card: Report to police/Immigration offices for an emergency travel document back home.
• If travelling using land border, be aware of unauthorized money changers as they may give u counterfeit money.
• Indicate operating hours of all land borders)
• In case of illness or accident: inform if you have any medical exceptions; inform, on request of the person concerned, his relatives or other persons; check coverage and insurance benefits.
• Holders of Rwandan Laissez-passer can travel to EAC member states and DRC.
• Rwandans can use their national ID or student card to travel to Uganda and Kenya.
• Yellow fever vaccination card required
• Travel agencies within the region through land borders include:
o Kampala coach (to Uganda and Kenya)
o Simba (to Uganda and Kenya)
o Mash Cool (to Uganda and Kenya)
o Modern coach (Uganda and Kenya)
o Mosh Power (to Uganda)
o Trinity (to Uganda and Tanzania)
o Jaguar (to Uganda)
o Volcano (to Uganda)
o Horizon (to Uganda)
o Matunda express (Tanzania)
o Select (to Tanzania)
• Airlines with flights within the region include: