Rwanda visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Rwandan Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Senegal citizens looking to travelling to Rwanda are granted visas on arrival for a stay up to 30 days at the port of entry.
  • 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 stamps.
  • Senegal 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 authorisation from their parents or guardians.
  • The estimated flight time from Dakar, Senegal to Rwanda is 7 hours, 23 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, from October to November is the rainy season and the short dry season 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) hence, Rwanda is 1 hour ahead of Cameroon.
  • 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?

Mention Rwanda to most people and they think of it as a highly dangerous place. However, it is actually one of the safest countries in East Africa to travel today. Serious crime or hostility aimed specifically at travellers is very rare and there's no more to worry about here than in most other countries.

Is Rwanda a poor or rich country?

Poverty remains widespread in Rwanda 39 per cent of the population live below the poverty line and 16 per cent live in extreme poverty.

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

What caused genocide in Rwanda?

The genocide was sparked by the death of the Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana, a Hutu, when his plane was shot down above Kigali airport on 6 April 1994.

Is Rwanda still at war?

No, despite the painful genocide history in Rwanda, the country has been able to pull forward, learning from its past and is now a relatively safe place for all races and tribes to visit.