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Rwanda Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with UAE GCC ID Held)
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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Visa Required
Conditional
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
Yes
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic country
Visa fee
Visa on Arrival 30 Days: USD 0
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa exemption may apply
Pakistani passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival at Rwandan ports of entry for up to 30 days with fee waived under Commonwealth arrangements
Application notes
- With a UAE residence permit: visa-free entry (conditional — Commonwealth VOA)
- Pakistani passport holders traveling under Commonwealth arrangements are eligible for a visa on arrival for up to 30 days with the standard fee waived
- This visa on arrival is obtained directly at Kigali International Airport or border ports of entry and does not require pre-travel application via the irembo.gov.rw portal
- Travelers must possess a valid Pakistani passport with at least six months validity remaining beyond arrival
- Immigration officers at the port of entry may request proof of sufficient funds and return or onward travel arrangements
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission
- Holders of valid UAE GCC residence permits can also utilize this Commonwealth visa on arrival facility seamlessly at border entry points
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Ensure your Pakistani passport has at least six months of validity remaining and sufficient blank pages
- 2
Step 2
Board your flight to Kigali International Airport or travel via land border crossings into Rwanda
- 3
Step 3
Proceed to the immigration and visa on arrival desk upon arrival at the port of entry
- 4
Step 4
Present your passport and travel documents to the immigration officer
- 5
Step 5
Receive your 30-day entry permit and visa stamp without payment of standard fees
Step 1
Ensure your Pakistani passport has at least six months of validity remaining and sufficient blank pages
Step 2
Board your flight to Kigali International Airport or travel via land border crossings into Rwanda
Step 3
Proceed to the immigration and visa on arrival desk upon arrival at the port of entry
Step 4
Present your passport and travel documents to the immigration officer
Step 5
Receive your 30-day entry permit and visa stamp without payment of standard fees
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with a minimum of six months validity
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalYellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission
Destination at a glance
Capital
Kigali
Continent
Africa
Currency
Franc (RWF)
Phone code
+250
Language
Kinyarwanda
Exchange rate
1 RWF = 0.1878 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
18.78
USD
0.07
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Frequently asked questions
Does a UAE residence permit change the Rwanda visa requirement for Pakistani passport holders?▾
Visa-free entry (conditional — Commonwealth VOA). Confirm eligibility with your airline before travel
What is the duration of stay allowed on arrival for Pakistani nationals?▾
Pakistani passport holders are granted a stay of up to 30 days under Commonwealth arrangements
Is pre-travel registration required on the Irembo portal?▾
No, pre-travel application via irembo.gov.rw is not required since the visa is issued directly upon arrival at the port of entry