PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH EFFECT FROM MONDAY 16TH APRIL 2007, THE HIGH COMMISSION WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH PAYMENT OR CHEQUES FOR VISA, PASSPORT, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND LEGALISATION SERVICES OFFERED BY THE HIGH COMMISSION.

ALL PERSONS REQUIRING THE ABOVE SERVICES WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT FEES FOR SERVICES TO THE COMMISSION CONSULAR ACCOUNT (DETAILS BELOW) AND SUBMIT THEIR DOCUMENTS WITH PROOF OF PAYMENT ATTACHED.

Visa Fee - £35.00

High Commission of Rwanda
Consular Account A/C No. 31437933
Sort Code: 40-05-22
IBAN No. GB30MIDL40052231437933
SWIFT Code. MIDLGB22
Address: HSBC Bank 18A
Curzon Street London W1J 7LA

Visa information

• The applicant must provide a valid passport for at least six months.
• The applicant must fill in one (1) application in his/her own hand writing or in type.
• The applicant is requested to provide two passport photographs and an accompanying letter (explaining the purpose for travelling to Rwanda). Payable into the HSBC Bank, A/C details are on the website.
  (see notes below for exceptions).
• The visa process takes 24 hours(48 Hours for Travel Documents) for a complete file.
• The embassy is open for visa applications and collections Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• A stamped, self addressed and registered envelope must be included with an application submitted by mail. (UK Residents Only- Non-UK Residents an additional £5.60 postage fees)
• UK Travel Document(UN Convention of 1951) holders are requested to provide all of the above along with proofs of address in the form of a current bank statement or current Utility bill.
• NOTE: Because of the increased number of applicants, people are advised to give themselves enough time between the date of travel and application.

Below is the list of countries that DO NOT require visas to visit Rwanda. Please note that all must hold a valid passport for at least six months.

• Burundi
• Canada
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Kenya
• South Africa
• Sweden
• Uganda
• United Kingdom
• United States of America
• Tanzannia

APPLICATION FOR NEW RWANDAN PASSPORTS
The High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda wishes to announce the following requirements to those who need to apply for new passports:

• An Application is made to the Director General of Immigration and Emigration through the High Commission
• Submission of a photocopy of a resident permit, a consular card or an ID if the applicant is a national of the country in which she/he's applying from
• Submission of two photographs with a white background
• Submission of dully completed application forms
• Fee - £50.00

Applications submitted by mail should be addressed to:

High Commission of Rwanda
120 - 122 Seymour Place, London, W1H 1NR

Download a printable copy of the visa application form in Adobe Acrobat format:

 Visa Application Form.pdf 60k

 Passport Application Form.pdf 35k

 Entry visa / Entry Facility (online application)