Rwanda visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Rwandan Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egyptians looking to travelling to Rwanda are granted visa on arrival for a stay up to 30 days at the port of entry.
  • Egypt citizens also have the option to apply for an electronic visa for the same duration of stay as the visa on arrival.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Rwanda. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamping.
  • Egypt nationals travelling to Rwanda must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Rwanda. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • The import and export of local currency are limited to RWF5000. Although the import and export of foreign currency are unlimited, it must be declared upon arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
  • Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds through a recent bank statement to cater for their needs during their stay in Rwanda.
  • Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. 
  • Ethiopian Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways and EgyptAir are some of the carriers that fly from Egypt to Rwanda.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Rwanda is 4 hours, 55 minutes.
  • Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda, with Roman Catholics, Protestants and Seventh-day Adventist being the leading denominations. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions. 
  • Kinyarwanda is the most widely spoken language in Rwanda and also one of the country’s official language alongside French, English, and Swahili. 
  • The Rwandan Franc is the official currency used in Rwanda. However, the US Dollar can also be used for transaction purposes. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Tourists can transport themselves in Rwanda through buses, taxis and car rentals. 
  • Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate. From June to mid-September is the long dry season, which is generally the best time to visit, October to November is the rainy season and the short dry season is from December to February. 
  • Brochettes,  Mandazi and Ugali are some foods tourists can try during their stay in Rwanda.
  • Tourists in Rwanda can budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses.
  • The power and socket plug used in Rwanda are of Type C and J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Rwanda uses Central Africa Time (GMT +2) so there is no time difference between Rwanda and Egypt
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Rwanda?

Rwanda is actually one of the safest countries in East Africa to travel to today. Serious crime or hostility aimed specifically at travellers is very rare.

What is Rwanda known for?

The Rwandan cuisine is famous all over East Africa, with its signature East African dish – Ugali and vegetables. Rwanda cuisine is wide-ranging in taste, flavour, and variety such as Rwandan “Agatogo” with Collard Greens, Isombe, Green masala fish, and others.

What is Rwanda's climate like?

Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate, with lower temperatures than are typical for equatorial countries due to its high elevation. Kigali, in the centre of the country, has a typical daily temperature range between 12 °C and 27 °C with little variation throughout the year.

What currency is used in Rwanda?

The official currency widely adopted in Rwanda is the Rwandan Franc.

How populous is Rwanda?

In 2019, the population is estimated at 12.63 million, an increase from 2013's estimate of 11.8 million. This puts Rwanda 76th in the world.