Tanzanian visa for Rwandese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Rwandese passport holders visiting Tanzania for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Rwandese citizens to enter Tanzania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Tanzania e-visa for Rwandese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Tanzania visa on arrival for Rwandese citizens | Not Available | |
Tanzania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Rwandese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Tanzania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Tanzania.
If you are looking for Tanzania 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 Tanzania nearest your place of residence.
- Kigali: The Embassy of Tanzania in Kigali, Rwanda (Working hours: Close now)
Tanzania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Tanzania diplomatic mission offices to Rwanda for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Rwanda traveling to Tanzania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Rwanda) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 47,103 | N/A |
| 2009 | 46,170 | -1.98% |
| 2010 | 47,569 | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 44,305 | -6.86% |
| 2012 | 45,704 | 3.16% |
| 2013 | 46,637 | 2.04% |
| 2014 | 50,038 | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 45,216 | -9.64% |
| 2016 | 47,056 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 50,431 | 7.17% |
| 2018 | 52,448 | 4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Tanzania & Rwanda comparison
Tanzania's area is approximately 885,800 km2 (342,009 sq mi), while the area of Rwanda is approximately 24,670 km2 (9,525 sq mi). This means Rwanda is 35.91 times smaller than Tanzania.
As of October 2025, Tanzania's population is ~68.6 million people - 54,011,562 more people than the population of Rwanda.
We have highlighted Tanzania & Rwanda’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Tanzania | Rwanda | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 68,634,616 | 14,623,054 | 54.0 million more people live in Tanzania than Rwanda |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 38 | 26 | Tanzania has 12 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Rwanda. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 28 | Tanzania passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 27 | Tanzanian hosts 26 more foreign missions than Rwanda. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Rwanda travel to Tanzania in one year?
The number of visitors from Rwanda visiting Tanzania in 2018 was approximately 52,448.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 23 minutes
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