Do I need a visa to fly from China to Rwanda in 2022?

There are three types of visas in Rwanda: entry, transit and tourism. The three categories are further divided into 16 subcategories, mainly including entry, transit, tourism, official business, work, reunion, business and medical visas.

. The Agreement between the Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Government of the People's Republic of Rwanda on Mutual Exemption of Visa for Persons Holding Diplomatic and Official Passports came into effect on February 23, 2008. After the agreement comes into effect, China citizens with valid diplomatic, official and official passports can stay in Rwanda for no more than 90 days without a visa; China citizens holding the above passports who intend to stay in Rwanda for more than 90 days or engage in work, study, settlement, news reporting and other activities that require the prior approval of the competent authorities of the country should apply for visas before entering Rwanda. China citizens who enter Rwanda with ordinary passports do not enjoy visa-free treatment. They can apply for a visa on arrival at the airport customs and pay $30. They don't need to apply in advance and stay for no more than 30 days. If it is more than 30 days, they need to apply for visa extension at the Rwanda Immigration Bureau.

China citizens can also apply for a single entry visa at Rwandan embassies abroad at a cost of 2 10 yuan; The business visa fee for multiple entry valid for 3 months is RMB in 420 yuan, and the tourist visa fee is RMB in 350 yuan; Or apply for a one-time entry e-visa with a stay of no more than 30 days on the website of Rwanda Immigration Bureau, and the fee is 30 dollars. Before going to Lu, you need to apply on the website of Rwanda Immigration Bureau. After 3 to 5 working days, Lu Immigration Bureau will send the entry permit to the applicant's mailbox. After arriving in Shandong, you can enter the country after showing your entry permit at the customs and paying the fee.

China citizens must hold valid passports, visas, international travel health certificates and international vaccination certificates (commonly known as "Yellow Book") when entering Rwanda.

If the transit time in Rwanda does not exceed 72 hours, you need to apply for a valid transit visa for one entry, and the fee is 30 US dollars (please consult the airline for details). You can apply online or at Rwandan embassies abroad in advance.

Holders of HKSAR passports can apply for entry visas in advance on the websites of Rwandan embassies abroad and Rwandan Immigration Bureau, or directly upon arrival at the port of entry.

If you need to stay after the entry visa expires, you should apply for the corresponding visa to the Rwandan Immigration Bureau in time, otherwise you will be fined at least 20,000 francs (about 2 1 USD).

The Rwandan Immigration Bureau accepts the application materials from Monday to Friday morning, and the afternoon is the time for obtaining evidence. It usually takes 5 working days to apply for a visa.

All people who enter the country from Rwanda airport must be inspected. When entering or leaving the country, immigration officials will carefully check the identity documents and visas of the immigrants and take photos on the spot. The exit boarding security of Rwanda airport is strict, please cooperate with the security personnel.

Special note: Rwanda prohibits the use of short-term visas such as tourists to engage in business and labor services in Rwanda. To apply for a visa online, you must get a visa receipt before you can enter the country, otherwise it will be regarded as illegal entry. The Rwandan government has used biometric technology at all entry and exit ports, and all foreigners have to collect fingerprints when entering the country.