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Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is US$50.
Apply online or get the visa on arrival. Gorilla permits are booked separately.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- Visa on arrival
- Fee
- US$50
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- KGL
How to get your Rwanda visa on arrival
- To skip the queue, apply online in advance on the official portal linked on this page where available.
- Otherwise, buy the visa at the airport on arrival; bring US$50 in cash in case card machines are down.
- Keep your return ticket and accommodation details ready for the immigration desk.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Lithuania.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Lithuanian travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Rwanda. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania (Keliauk saugiai).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Rwanda
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF)
- Languages
- Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Plugs
- Type C, J
- Best time
- June to September and December to February
- Airports
- Kigali (KGL)
Frequently asked questions
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes. Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance. The fee is US$50.
How long can Lithuanian citizens stay in Rwanda?
Up to 30 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Rwanda?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Rwanda visa cost for Lithuanian passport holders?
The fee is US$50. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Rwanda arrive at?
Most international flights land at Kigali (KGL).
Sources
- Official Rwanda visa portal
- Visit Rwanda: Immigration and visas
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania (Keliauk saugiai)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for Lithuanian citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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