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 it cost?
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 I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
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.
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.
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