Rwanda

Rwanda Passport

Right now, the Guide Passport Index has the Rwandan passport in position 73. It offers visa-free travel to 62 locations. Passport holders from Rwanda can enter most nations, including the Philippines, Singapore, and Sri Lanka, without a visa or with one upon arrival. Nonetheless, 167 countries worldwide, including China, Turkey, Russia, the US, and the EU, require a visa for nationals of Rwanda to enter. A low mobility score is the outcome of this onerous visa requirement.

Passport rank

77

Visa-free travel to

63 Destinations
Rwanda Passport

eTA

2 Destinations

Visa required

134 Destinations

The number of nations that permit Rwanda passport holders to enter without a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that permit them to enter with a visa on arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine how highly ranked Rwanda passports are in comparison to other passports issued worldwide. Currently, there are two eTA destinations, 31 Rwandan countries that require a visa upon arrival, and 29 Rwandan passport-free countries. Rwandan passport holders are able to enter 62 different countries in total, using an eTA, a visa on arrival, or no visa at all. The Rwandan passport is therefore ranked 73rd in the world. 

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World Tour

Former Belgian colony, the Republic of Rwanda is a landlocked country. It is made up of five provinces and is situated in Central Africa. Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are its neighbors. The Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces are the most significant. With a surface size of 26,338 square kilometers, the nation is among the smallest in Africa. With two rainy seasons and a colder, snowier winter in the mountains, it has a moderate climate. Grassy uplands and mountains define its topography. There are more than 12.9 million people living there. Kigali, the most populated city in the nation, serves as its capital. Gitarama, Butare, and Musanze are some of the other significant cities in the nation. Kigali International Airport (KGL) is Rwanda's biggest airport. There are over 800,000 passengers that use it each year. It links the nation to locations in Europe and Africa. In 1962, the Republic of Rwanda attained complete independence. The Banyarwanda people's heritage dominates its culture. The nation is a religiously diverse place, albeit most people identify as Christians. French, English, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda are the official languages of the country. Civil and customary law from Germany and Belgium serve as the foundation for the legal system.President Paul Kagame was chosen to serve as the head of state in this presidential republican system of governance. Edouard Ngirente is the prime minister and head of state. There are elections every seven years. The Rwandan franc (RWF), which is the national currency of the nation, is currently worth 1,078 US dollars. Rwanda's economy is open and generates about $33 billion in GDP. It now ranks as Africa's 21st-largest economy. The per capita income is $2,641 in this area. Services and agriculture are the two main sectors that contribute to GDP. More than 60% of export revenue comes from the agricultural sector, which primarily produces beans, tea, coffee, and bananas. Rwanda is a well-known travel destination with a variety of attractions.It is well-known for its natural beauty and fauna, particularly for gorilla trekking in the highlands. The capital Kigali, Lake Kivu, the Volcanoes National Park, the King's Palace Museum, and the Akagera National Park are a few of the important locations. Most of the 932,000 tourists that visit each year.

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