Rwanda Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the general list of documents required for Rwanda visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must be provided with a colored copy of the first and the last pages.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • One copy is to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • The air tickets must be confirmed for the round trip.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Educational Documents

  Educational documents are proof of the academic achievemments of the holder and other curriculum related documents. These include marksheets, leaving certificates, school/college bonafide certificate, etc.

  Educational documents are obligatory for certain visas. They must follow the given criteria

  • It must be the highest qualification certificate provided as per the consular's requirement.

  
  

  Including some of the short term visas, without educational documents you will be granted a student visa or a work visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Police Clearance Certificate Pcc

  PCC or Police Clearance Certificate is a document issued by the court or the regional Police Department stating that the applicant does not have any criminal background and can be granted the visa and permit to enter the country.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be issued from the local police station.

  
  

  Without an attested copy of a PCC, one cannot be granted any kind of long term visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Marriage Certificate

  The marriage certificate is the document that witnesses one’s wedding to their spouse. It is issued by the certified official appointed by the government.

  The Marriage Certificate is not generally required. When asked, it should be provided as per the given requirements

  • It is to be submitted at the time when the applicant is travelling with the spouse.

  
  

  If you are travelling a married couple and the husband's name is not mentioned in the passport, it is mandatory to submit the marriage certificate along with other necessary documents. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Birth Certificate

  A birth certificate is a document contains personal information of the person which include the date of birth, time of birth, place of birth and othe details.

  Birth certificate is a mandatory personal document in some cases. It must be provided as per the given requirements

  • It must be original and in a good condition.

  
  

  Any traveller under 18 years of age is not allowed to apply for a visa without a birth certificate. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From Company

  An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

  The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

  • It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
  • It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.

This is a common list of documents. For specific purpose visa choose from following:

Tourist Visa

Business Visa