India Visa Requirements for Rwandan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Rwandan passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid national passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card is required for entry into India. [1]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
- •No authorised agent or intermediary may charge a fee for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so pay only through official channels. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official Government of India portal, indianvisaonline.gov.in; a regular paper visa is applied for through an Indian Mission or Post. [1] [2]
- Apply directly: the Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
- Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, using boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official mobile app. [5]
- Complete the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before you reach the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport and visa or eVisa, or your OCI/eOCI card, at immigration on arrival. [1]
Before you fly
- •Every foreign national entering India needs a valid passport and a visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card. [1]
- •Foreign nationals and OCI/eOCI cardholders must submit the eArrival Card within 72 hours before arrival. [5]
- •All passengers must complete the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Visa on Arrival at selected airports is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa on Arrival is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so arrange your eVisa before departure. [2]
The Government of India does not authorise agents or intermediaries to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1]
The Bureau of Immigration issues eVisas only for limited categories, so confirm your purpose of travel is covered before applying. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does the India visa cost for Rwandan passport holders?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport together with a regular visa, eVisa or OCI/eOCI card is required for entry into India.; Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app.; Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters..
Where do Rwandan passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Rwandan passport holders need to visit an embassy for India?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is indianvisaonline.gov.in.
How long can I stay in India on this eVisa?
The eVisa allows a maximum stay of 60 days.
Must I submit the eArrival Card before flying?
Yes. Foreign nationals must submit it online within 72 hours before arrival, via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official mobile app.
Can an agent charge me for a faster visa?
No. The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Rwandan citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.