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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Rwanda. Fee: USD 50–100 (~USD 50–100). Processing: Same day (VoA) / 3 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for Nigerians for 30-day Tourist. Fee: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000). eVisa also available. East African Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Rwanda + Kenya + Uganda. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigerians carry).
Visa types: Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist 30 days); eVisa (Tourist 30 days); East African Tourist Visa (Rwanda + Kenya + Uganda, USD 100); Tourist Visa (embassy multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: VoA single entry. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); VoA: Filled arrival form + return ticket + photo + USD fee; eVisa: Online application; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day for gorilla trekking destination); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY — carried); Travel insurance; NIN; For Gorilla Permits: USD 1,500/permit via Rwanda Development Board.
Visa types (1)
Visa-on-Arrival available for Nigerians for 30-day Tourist. Fee: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000). eVisa also available. East African Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Rwanda + Kenya + Uganda. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigerians carry).
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (LOW rate): (1) Yellow Fever cert verification; (2) Past Africa overstays; (3) Onward EU migration corridor concerns; (4) Insufficient funds for safari-priced destination; (5) Gorilla permit booking confusion; (6) Plastic bag ban on entry; (7) Doubtful purpose without safari itinerary; (8) Direct HC in Abuja makes process easier.
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