Rwanda visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Rwandan Visa is not required for Algerians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Those  intending to visit Rwanda must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Rwandan consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Rwanda the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within a one-year period.
  • The  visa will be issued upon arrival to the traveler, and he/she  must have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodations is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Algerians visiting Rwanda are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Kimihurura, Kiyovu, and Kacyiru are the most popular neighborhoods in Rwanda,  and where many of the big hotels, best restaurants, and cutest stores in the city are located.
  • Visitors are only allowed take  photos of the gorillas they track, the food they eat, and the scenery they admire, but are prohibited  to take pictures of Rwandans – both adults and children – without asking for permission first.
  • Eating in public, even if it’s a cookie, an apple, or energy bar, is frowned upon in Rwanda. Especially outside Kigali, which would be considered fairly disrespectful. You are expected to eat your meals in the privacy of a restaurant or a hotel room.
  • Tourists are banned from bringing in plastic bags.  The plastic bags would be confiscated at the airport.  Any attempt at doing so is breaking one of Rwanda's environmental laws. 
  • Rwanda is one hour of Algeria.
  • The currency used in Rwanda is Rwandan Franc. Rwanda Franc exchange rate is the USD to RWF rate. The currency code for Francs is RWF. 
  • Rwanda is located in Central/Eastern Africa, and is bordered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, and Burundi to the south.
  • Kigali International Airport,formerly known as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport, is the primary airport serving in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. 
  • The week following Genocide Memorial Day on 7 April is designated an official week of mourning in Rwanda. 
  • Payments can also made with  credit cards in Rwanda,  they are mostly  accepted in larger bars, restaurants and in some supermarkets.
  • The transport system  in Rwanda centers primarily around the road network. Paved roads lie between the capital, Kigali, and most other major cities and towns in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Rwanda?

Rwanda is one of the safest and most secure countries in Africa, especially for visitors to Rwanda.

What is Rwanda known for?

Rwanda is a country with a diverse culture and rich heritage. The Rwandan cuisine is famous all over East Africa, with its signature East African dish – Ugali and vegetables.

What currency is used in Rwanda?

The Rwandan franc is the currency used to make payments in Rwanda.

Do they speak French in Rwanda?

Kinyarwanda is the national language of Rwanda, and the first language of almost the entire population of the country.

What is the climate of Rwanda?

Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate, with lower temperatures than are typical for equatorial countries due to its high elevation.