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Rwanda V7 - Medical Treatment Visa

16 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign national receiving medical treatment or consultation in Rwanda.

Route type
Medical treatment
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Hospital or clinic has accepted the patientThe official class requires confirmation from the treating medical practitioner.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe travel document must be valid for at least six months.
  • The purpose of the stay is treatmentThe qualifying purpose is treatment or medical consultation.
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
  • Change Of Status AllowedThe official class rules state that change of status is allowed.
  • Companion permittedThe class permits an accompanying care attendant where required.
  • Eligibility summaryThe official visitor-class page lists class V7 for for a foreign national receiving medical treatment or consultation in rwanda.
  • Official source basisThe official visitor-class page lists class V7 for for a foreign national receiving medical treatment or consultation in rwanda.
  • Report summaryThe official visitor-class page lists class V7 for for a foreign national receiving medical treatment or consultation in rwanda.
  • Visitor Class CodeThe official class code is V7.
  • 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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe visitor fee is published in US dollars.checked 2026-07-26
  • Government feeThe published fee is USD 30.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionThe official page states that the class is renewable or extendable.
  • Type of stayThe official page states single entry.
  • Validity DaysThe medical-treatment visa is valid for ninety days.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Rwanda?
The official source states: For a foreign national receiving medical treatment or consultation in Rwanda.

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

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 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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