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Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Last checked 27 October 20268 sourcesKigali · RWF

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.

Visa on arrivalor online

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

  1. To skip the queue, apply online in advance on the official portal linked on this page where available.
  2. Otherwise, buy the visa at the airport on arrival; bring US$50 in cash in case card machines are down.
  3. Keep your return ticket and accommodation details ready for the immigration desk.

Official Rwanda portal →

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)

Full Rwanda travel requirements →

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

Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.

Rwanda visa rules for other passports

Lithuanian visa rules for nearby countries