General information

• Find information about the current travel restrictions on this Website!
• Important: The Embassy strongly recommends to apply only with a new EAC passport given that Rwandan passports obtained before June 27, 2019, will no longer be valid after June 28, 2022.
• Before travelling to Germany, , please read  “Regulations for persons entering Germany in connection with COVID-19” and“Important notes” thoroughly.

Visa Types

Please choose how long you are planning to stay:

• Short stay if you ARE a Rwandan national:

• Short stay if you are NOT a Rwandan citizen(maximum of 90 days, e.g. for a holiday or business trip)
• Long stay (more than 90 days, e.g. to attend university, work or join a family member IN Germany)