Visa Requirements
Do Angolan citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Angola citizens travelling to Rwanda
Citizens of African Union member states and certain other countries enjoy visa-free entry to Rwanda. No advance visa application is required and entry is granted upon arrival.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Angola passport holders can enter Rwanda for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Rwanda entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Angolan citizens visiting Rwanda
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Angolan citizens enter Rwanda
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Rwanda needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Exercise Caution
UK FCDO: Rwanda-DRC border Risks associated with the proximity of potential fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may affect people on the Rwandan side of the border. International borders are often not well marked in remote areas, and you could unknowingly cross into DRC. You may see a presence of military personnel on both sides of the border. See Democratic Republic of the Congo’s travel advice for more information. Keep up to date with developments through local media. The border crossings b
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Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Angolan citizens ask about entering Rwanda
No. Angolan citizens can enter Rwanda without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Rwanda uses RWF. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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