Rwanda passport → Kenya
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Visa-free entry180 days
Rwandan passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 180 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Kenya at a glance
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Region
- Eastern Africa
KE1.0°N · 38.0°EPhoto: Clarke Dhana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKenya for other passports
- RwandaVisa-free180 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa-free60 days
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Rwandan passport holders
BurundiVisa-free180 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
UgandaVisa-free90 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Rwandan passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Kenya?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Rwandan citizens get a visa on arrival in Kenya?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Rwandan citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Rwanda passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Rwandan citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kenya before you travel.