Rwanda visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Rwandan Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Vietnam travellers intending to visit Rwanda can either apply for a Rwandan e-visa or visa on arrival for a duration of 30 days respectively. 
  • For applicants applying for Rwandan e-visa, they should visit the Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affair website.
  • Applicants must fill the e-visa form accurately and upload all the required documents.
  • Approval letter will be emailed to your email address you must have provided on the course of your e-visa form filling online.
  • You are to print out the approval letter and the filled form before your embarkation to Rwanda.
  • 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 stamp.
  • Foreign travellers 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.
  • Tourists are also required to provide evidence of enough funds to cater for their needs during their stay in Rwanda.
  • Airport tax is not levied on any passengers when departing Rwanda.
  • Vietnamese under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • The standard time zone of Rwanda is (GMT+2), while Vietnam standard time is (GMT+7). This is positions Rwanda 5 hours behind Vietnam.
  • The estimated flight time from Hanoi, Vietnam to Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours, 45 minutes.
  • Some of the flights travelling to Rwanda are THAI, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Turkish and Ethiopian.
  • Rwanda telephone code is (+250), serving as a medium for electronic communications.
  • Banks in Rwanda do not operate on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Your luggage will be cleared at your first entry into the Rwandan airport.
  • 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.
  • The import and export of local currency are limited to RWF 5000. Although the import and export of foreign currency are unlimited, it must be declared upon arrival.
  • A health veterinarian certificate issued in your home country is required from those visiting Rwanda with their pets.
  • An import permit issued by the Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affairs is needed for the importation of arms and ammunition. 
  • 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. 
  • Tourists can transport themselves in Rwanda through buses, taxis and car rentals. 
  • Kinyarwanda is the national and the spoken language in Rwanda. It is also one of the country’s official language alongside French, English, and Swahili. 
  • 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 plugs used in Rwanda are of Type C and J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
  • You are to leave the country at the expiration day of your stay granted to you. You can visit the Immigration for the extension of your stay in Rwanda if you wish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rwanda charge airport tax on Vietnam nationals visiting the country?

Airport tax is not levied on any passengers including of Vietnam citizens when departing Rwanda.

When is the right time to visit Rwanda for tourism?

From June to mid-September is the long dry season, which is generally the best time to visit Rwanda for tourist visit.

What is the major religious practices in Rwanda?

Christianity is the major religion in Rwanda. The Christianity practices include Roman Catholics, Protestants and Seventh-day Adventist. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions.

What ignited the genocide in Rwanda long time ago?

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.