Rwanda visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Rwandan Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Rwanda is in between Central and Eastern part of Africa. The largest city and capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
  • Thailand citizens visiting Rwanda can apply and can get their tourist visa on arrival with a maximum of 30 days.
  • Required documents in visiting Rwanda are a valid passport and a passport photograph, not more than 6 months.
  • Rwanda is famous for its beautiful scenery. It is also known as the land of a thousand hills.
  • Rwanda's official languages are Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
  • The major religion practiced in Rwanda is Christianity while a few practiced Islam.
  • The currency spent in Rwanda is the Rwandan Franc (RWF).
  • The vaccines required before visiting Rwanda are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Local currency on entry and exit should not exceed RWF5000. There is no restriction of foreign currency on entry and exit as long as it has been declared upon arrival must be exchanged within 8 days.
  • Rwanda uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type J.
  • The day time temperature of Rwanda falls between 12 °C and 27 °C throughout the year. Rwanda has a temperate tropical climate.
  • Rwanda uses Central Africa Time all year round and it is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. There is no Daylight Saving Time in Rwanda.
  • Some of the tourist centers in Rwanda include Kigali Genocide Memorial, Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Inema Arts Center, and Ethnographic Museum.
  • The time difference between Thailand and Rwanda is 19 hours. Rwanda is ahead of Thailand.
  • Operating airlines in Rwanda are RwandAir, Turkish Airlines flights, KLM flights, South African Airways flights, United flights, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Rwanda is 9 hours 48 minutes, the flight's distance is 8,056 Km.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I budget for a day in Rwanda?

The average amount you can spend in a day should not be more than RWF24,171 ($25).

When is the best time to visit Rwanda?

The best time to visit Rwanda is during the short dry season from mid-December to February or the long dry season from June to September. This is due to the fact that most activities are better enjoyable in these periods.

What kind of credit card is accepted in Rwanda?

Various credit cards are in use and accepted in Rwanda.

What outdoor activities can I do in Rwanda?

Tourists can entertain themselves with the following outdoor activities; Gorilla trekking, Hikes in Nyungwe, Cycle the Congo Nile Trail. Mountain Hiking, Run a marathon, Chimpanzee trekking, and Camp and swim on Lake Burera.