ℹ Visa on Arrival — Apply at the border or airport
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Quick Facts
RequirementVisa on Arrival
Stay DurationUp to 90 days
E-VisaAvailable online
Rwanda is one of Africa's fastest-growing business and tourism destinations — and Ghanaians get 90 days free visa on arrival. Kigali is famously clean, safe, and well-organised.
Key Warnings
Yellow fever card is required at Kigali Airport if arriving from Ghana — physical original only.
Rwanda bans single-use plastic bags and many plastic bottles. Do not bring plastic bags into the country — they will be confiscated at the border.
You can also apply online via irembo.gov.rw before departure — this speeds up the arrival process.
Insider Tips
Kigali is one of the safest and cleanest capitals in Africa. Night travel and walking in the city are generally safe.
RwandAir flies direct between Accra and Kigali. The flight is about 4–5 hours.
Gorilla trekking permits in Volcanoes National Park must be booked far in advance through Rwanda Development Board — from $1,500 per person.
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Ghana is a yellow fever endemic country. Rwanda requires a valid yellow fever certificate from travellers arriving from endemic countries including Ghana. Carry the physical original yellow card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ghanaians get a visa on arrival in Rwanda for free?
Yes. Rwanda's pan-African free visa policy gives African Union passport holders a free 30-day visa on arrival, but Ghana is on Rwanda's special countries list — Ghanaians receive a free 90-day visa on arrival. You can also pre-register via irembo.gov.rw before departure.
Do Ghanaians need a yellow fever card to enter Rwanda?
Yes. Because Ghana is a yellow fever endemic country, Rwanda requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate for travellers arriving from Ghana. Carry the physical original yellow card.
Why can I not bring plastic bags into Rwanda?
Rwanda has banned single-use plastic bags (polythene bags) since 2008 — one of the strictest environmental policies in Africa. Plastic items are confiscated at customs. Pack only fabric bags or biodegradable packaging.
Can Ghanaians go gorilla trekking in Rwanda?
Yes. Volcanoes National Park near Musanze offers mountain gorilla trekking permits available to all visitors. Permits cost approximately $1,500 per person and must be booked in advance through the Rwanda Development Board website.