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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ Does a Rwandan need a visa for Egypt ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ?

Visa required

Yes. Rwandan passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Rwandan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Egypt or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Egypt at a glance

Capital: Cairo ยท Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP, ยฃ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +20

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Egypt: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 15 July 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, E); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Egypt's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (Egypt: 220 V; Rwanda: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egyptian passport holders visiting Rwanda: Egyptian passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Rwandan passport at a glance

29visa-free
2ETA
30visa on arrival
38e-Visa
99visa required

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Questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Rwandan passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Egypt before travelling.

Does an Egyptian need a visa for Rwanda?

Egyptian passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.