Japan passport → Rwanda
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Visa on arrival30 days
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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Rwanda at a glance
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF)
- Languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Calling code
- +250
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Rwanda for other passports
- JapanVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa-free30 days
BangladeshVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Rwanda?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.