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Rwanda V2 - Family Visit Visa

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign national making a temporary non-work visit to family in Rwanda.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe travel document must be valid for at least six months.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA genuine acceptable travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official visitor-class page lists class V2 for for a foreign national making a temporary non-work visit to family in rwanda.
  • Entries allowedThe official page states single or multiple entry.
  • Entry Purpose ScopeThe visa is specifically for visiting family in Rwanda.
  • Extension AllowedThe official page states that the class is renewable or extendable.
  • Official Class CodeThe official class code is V2.
  • Official source basisThe official visitor-class page lists class V2 for for a foreign national making a temporary non-work visit to family in rwanda.
  • Report summaryThe official visitor-class page lists class V2 for for a foreign national making a temporary non-work visit to family in rwanda.
  • Residence Establishment AllowedThe official class rules state that change of status is allowed.
  • Work rightsThe visitor class does not authorise employment.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe visitor fee is published in US dollars.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Visa Validity Months MaxThe single-entry family-visit visa is valid for thirty days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Rwanda?
The official source states: For a foreign national making a temporary non-work visit to family in Rwanda.

Every answer is quoted from the official migration.gov.rw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migration.gov.rwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Rwanda government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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