Rwanda visa...again...sorry
Replies: 19 - Last Post: Dec 12, 2012 9:47 AM Last Post By: Fulana
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Rwanda visa...again...sorry
Sorry, I realise that this has been done to death, but I can't find a clear answer on it.A UK and a German citizen flying into Kigali in December. Do we need to fill out the form in advance? Is this the correct one - https://www.migration.gov.rw/singleform.php ? And if so, what do we do for the 'letter of invitation' we're supposed to attach?
Last time I was in Rwanda I could just pick up a visa on arrival (whilst crossing the Kabale border) so I just want to make sure we don't land and get sent back.
Thank you everyone!
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The locally based Tour Company you booked the Tour with should be able to send you the invitation letter to present to Rwanda Embassy in your Country for Visa Application.6
i think italians need to do the online thing for Rwanda sputnik, I'm not sure what the rules are on multi-entry, check their website, just google rwandan visas, its not amazing but its not a terrible website7
Thanks everyone. Hamidah we haven't booked a tour so that doesn't help us I'm afraid.'Check the immigration pages' is also not incredibly helpful - African embassy pages are notoriously out of date, which is why I asked the question.
Ric_Howard - does this also apply to people arriving at the airport (as opposed to just going over the border)? I just want to be sure so we're not turned back!
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yeah, its any entry point, UK and German are ok, you can check their immigration website, just google Rwandan Visa and it lists the nations not needing one, UK and Germany are both there9
'Check the immigration pages' is also not incredibly helpful - African embassy pages are notoriously out of date, which is why I asked the question.A bit of attitude check, please. Rwanda (Government's) Immigration page is the one you yourself mentioned in your OP. They are not Embassy pages but they are the final word, much more updated than any of us here.As Ric Howard said, all the information is there, and it is impossible for outsiders to say which visas you should apply because each visa has its own conditions (how many days you want stay, can you apply in an Embassy or not).
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For instance, T2 is multipleCategories of Visas
The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration issues the following visas :
1.V-1 Entry visa
V1 Entry Visa : (Click here for information and requirements!!)
V2 Crew Pass : (Click here for information and requirements!)
VP-Visitors Pass : (Click here for information and requirements!)
2. Q-Transit Visa
Q-1 Transit visa : ((Click here for information and requirements!)
3. Tourist Visa
T1-Tourists : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T2-Tourist : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T3-Family : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T4-Official Diplomat : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T5-Job Search : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T6 Conference : (Click here for information and requirements!!)
T7-Business : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T8-Medical Treatment : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T9-Group Tourist : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T10-Itinerant Business Person : (Click here for information and requirements!)
T11-Bridging : (Click here for information and requirements!)
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Sorry, yes, probably didn't come out as I intended. I just meant that, like sputnikboy, I was a bit confused with what the immigration pages were saying so hoped someone might be able to clarify from personal experience. We live in Nigeria where the immigration rules change all the time and the pages aren't always in date. Ric Howard, thanks very much - really appreciate it!13
Why does the Government of Rwanda make traveling to their beautiful country so difficult? Most countries nowadays do not require any pre-application for a tourist visa of less that thirty days and some for ninety. I bet Rwanda losses a lot of revenue because they have this impenetrable visa system. Their website is dire. So, come on Rwanda. Do you want us to visit?14
Sorry for bothering - but if this topis is open I will add my question to it.I will be travelling to Rwanda next January.
Have been already submitting form twice on https://www.migration.gov.rw/singleform.php - no reply. Emailed them - nothing.
What will happen if I turn up at the border with no trace of the preregistration. Anybody experienced this? What to do in this case?
Polish passport, travelling overland
thanks in advance
