Kenyan visa for Rwandese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Rwandese passport holders visiting Kenya for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Rwandese citizens to enter Kenya for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Kenya e-visa for Rwandese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Kenya visa on arrival for Rwandese citizens | Not Available | |
Kenya tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Rwandese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Kenya.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Kenya.
If you are looking for Kenya visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Rwanda, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Kenya nearest your place of residence.
- Bujumbura: The Embassy of in Bujumbura, ~ 170.05 kilometers (105.67 mi) away from Kigali, Rwanda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 27 minutes).
- Juba: The Embassy of in Juba, ~ 779.25 kilometers (484.20 mi) away from Kigali, Rwanda. (Working hours: Open now ).
Kenya visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Kenya diplomatic mission offices to Rwanda for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Rwanda traveling to Kenya from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Rwanda) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | N/A |
| 2009 | 14 | 27.27% |
| 2010 | 15 | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 18 | 20.00% |
| 2012 | 16 | -11.11% |
| 2013 | 14 | -12.50% |
| 2014 | 13 | -7.14% |
| 2015 | 11 | -15.38% |
| 2016 | 13 | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 14 | 7.69% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Kenya & Rwanda comparison
Kenya's area is approximately 569,140 km2 (219,746 sq mi), while the area of Rwanda is approximately 24,670 km2 (9,525 sq mi). This means Rwanda is 23.07 times smaller than Kenya.
As of October 2025, Kenya's population is ~59.9 million people - 45,278,169 more people than the population of Rwanda.
We have highlighted Kenya & Rwanda’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Kenya | Rwanda | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 59,901,223 | 14,623,054 | 45.3 million more people live in Kenya than Rwanda |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 5 | 26 | Kenya has 21 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Rwanda. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 28 | Kenya passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 94 | 27 | Kenyan hosts 67 more foreign missions than Rwanda. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Rwanda travel to Kenya in one year?
The number of visitors from Rwanda visiting Kenya in 2017 was approximately 14.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 43 minutes
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