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Rwanda visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Canadian citizens do not need a tourist visa to travel to Rwanda in 2024. Canadian passport holders can stay in Rwanda for a short period, up to 30 days. Please review the information below to ensure a smooth and safe trip.

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Updated: 11/03/2024.

Entry requirements

visa free

Duration of stay

30 days

Purpose of travel

Tourism

Passport validity for travel to Rwanda

Passport must be valid for 6 months on arrival.

Is it safe to travel to Rwanda?

Rwanda has a current risk level of 3.00 (out of 5). We advise to use some caution when travelling to Rwanda. The safety index is derived from travel advisories issued by independent 4 sources.

Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 11/03/2024.

Rwanda customs rules

Duty-free allowance

Tobacco limit

  • Restricted to travellers 18 years and over;
  • 250 grams total of any tobacco products.

Bringing alcohol

Restricted to travellers 18 years and over. One of the following:

  • 1 litre of spirits;
  • or 2 litres of wine.

Other goods

  • Perfume and eau de toilette up to 500mL, of which 125mL may be perfume.
  • Personal goods up to the value of RF500,000.
Find more information on the customs regulations of Rwanda page.

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