Do Ethiopian citizens need visas for Rwanda?

If residents of Ethiopia are wondering whether they require a visa for Rwanda, the answer is YES. More than 100 countries can now apply for a Rwanda e-visa online and get one in a matter of days via a digital system the Rwandan government launched in 2018. Ethiopia is one of the countries that is eligible to receive an e-visa via the online method. As a result, Ethiopian citizens cannot enter Rwanda without a current visa.

In the past, Ethiopian citizens had to make an appointment for an in-person interview with embassies or consulates and spend considerable time waiting in line. But don’t worry—now there are no longer any concerns because all passengers from Ethiopia can quickly and easily apply for an electronic visa at Rwanda Immigration Services.

Ethiopian citizens will receive the outcome of their e-visa application by email. Before traveling to the airport, don't forget to print it out. You need to bring your passport along with your e-visa to the authorities at the airport to check and confirm the information before entering Rwanda. There are now only two airports in Rwanda—Kamembe and Kigali International Airport—that accept e-visas.

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