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Visa Information for Rwanda

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Name: Republic of Rwanda

Location: Central Africa

Time: IST (-) 3 1/2 hrs

Capital: Kigali

Language: Kinyarwanda (official, universal Bantu vernacular), French (official), English (official), Kiswahili (Swahili, used in commercial centers)

Area: 26,338 sq kms

Population: 12,012,589 (July 2013 Est.)

National Day: 1st July (Independence Day)

Currency: Rwanda Franc (RWF) 1 = INR 0.094

Climate: Despite its proximity to the Equator the climate in Rwanda is cooled by the high altitude. It is warm throughout most of the country but cooler in the mountains. There are two rainy seasons: mid-January to April and mid-October to mid-December.

Holidays-Year 2018: YEAR 2014: 1st January: New Year's Day, 1st February: Heroes' Day, 7th April: Genocide Memorial Day, 18th April: Good Friday, 1st May: Labor Day, 1st July: Independence Day, 4th July: Liberation Day, 15th August: Assumption, 1st October: Patriotism Day, 25th December: Christmas Day, 26th December: Boxing Day.

Airline Name: NIL

International Airports: Gregoire Kayibanda (Kigali) (KGL)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

The Applicant should have a passport valid for minimum 6 months
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) accordingly completed and signed by the Applicant
Two recent colored passport-size photographs clicked against a white background
A Cover Letter from the Applicant
Confirm onward/return flight ticket
A Leave Letter from the Applicant's current Company (if applicable)
Bank statements of the last 6 months
Hotel reservation confirmation
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
A set of photocopies of the above mentioned documents
Visa once issued is having a validity of 3 months
Its processing time can 2-4 working days
Visa Fee (in INR) has to be paid in cash.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee	Rs.3500 (approx)	US$ 50

Business Visa

The Applicant should have a passport valid for minimum 6 months
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) accordingly completed and signed by the Applicant
Two recent colored passport-size photographs clicked against a white background
A Cover Letter from the Applicant
Confirm onward/return flight ticket
A Cover Letter by the Indian Company details of your visit
A Letter of Invitation from the concerned business counterpart in Rwanda
Bank statements of the last 6 months
Hotel reservation confirmation
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
A set of photocopies of the above mentioned documents
Visa once issued is having a validity of 3 months
Its processing time can 2-4 working days
Visa Fee (in INR) has to be paid in cash

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee	Rs.3500 (approx)	US$ 50

Transit Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with a validity of minimum 9 months ahead of the date of application for the visa
One visa form (photocopy allowed) accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
Two recent passport-size photographs
A Cover Letter from the Applicant explaining his purpose of travel
Leave Letter from his current Indian Company
If the Applicant wants his/her travel agent to submit and collect the passport on his/ her behalf, give him an Authority Letter duly signed by the Applicant, on the employing Company's letterhead
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Medical insurance valid for a minimum of 10 days Onward country visa
Poof of sufficient funds to cover your expanses in Romania - minimum 100 USD per day per person
A voucher of the prepaid services of travelers along with the copy of the Credit Card
Personal Bank Statement of last 3 months with bank stamp
Income Tax Returns of last 3 years
Hotel reservation confirmation or a letter of invitation letter by Romanian Company
All visa applications are referred to Romania and its approval can take between 10 and 15 days
If the Applicant has a valid Visa for any of the Schengen counties or a visa for USA, UK, West Europe or Canada, his/ her application can be processed in 4 to 5 working days
Visa can be issued for a single or double entry for a maximum stay of 3 days per entry

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fees	Rs.4620	60 EURO

Seamen Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with a validity of minimum 9 months ahead of the date of application for the visa
One visa form (photocopy allowed) accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
Two recent passport-size photographs
A Cover Letter from the Indian Company
Leave Letter from his current Indian Company
If the Applicant wants his/her travel agent to submit and collect the passport on his/ her behalf, give him an Authority Letter duly signed by the Applicant, on the employing Company's letterhead
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Medical insurance valid for a minimum of 10 days Onward country visa
Indian Seamen traveling on duty should carry a Letter of Guarantee from the associated Shipping Company with its Seamen Booklet
A letter should be faxed to the Embassy by the Shipping Agent in Romania explaining the details of the Seamen and the date and port of joining the ship
Personal Bank Statement of last 3 months with bank stamp
Income Tax Returns of last 3 years
Hotel reservation confirmation or a letter of invitation letter by Romanian Company
All visa applications are referred to Romania and its approval can take between 10 and 15 days
If the Applicant has a valid Visa for any of the Schengen counties or a visa for USA, UK, West Europe or Canada, his/ her application can be processed in 4 to 5 working days
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 30 days

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee	Rs.4620	60 EURO

Work Permit Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with a validity of minimum 9 months ahead of the date of application for the visa
One visa form (photocopy allowed) accordingly filled and signed by the Applicant
Two recent passport-size photographs
If the Applicant wants his/her travel agent to submit and collect the passport on his/ her behalf, give him an Authority Letter duly signed by the Applicant, on the employing Company's letterhead
Personal Bank Statement of last 3 months with bank stamp
Income Tax Returns of last 3 years
The Employer has to take a request to the Romanian Immigration Office for issuing the Work Permit while fulfilling the following requirements:
Proof of the legality of the business in Romania along with the evidence that the Company is not in debt
Proof of compliance with the legal provisions in force with regards to the selection of the Personnel
Submission of proof certifying such facts, as per the provisions of the special law regarding Special Law on Employment of Aliens on the Romanian territory
The Applicant should perform the conditions of professional training, work experience and authorization
The Applicant should also prove that he is physically fit to perform the respective activity and has no criminal background and complies with the annual quota approved by Government Decision, as per the Special Law on Employment and Secondment of Aliens on the Romanian territory
The criminal record or other document of the same legal value must be issued by the authorities of the country of residence
Proof of the means of support at the level of the minimum wage guaranteed for the entire period specified on the visa is also required
The proof of the remuneration for the period of the contract
Medical Insurance for the whole period of the Visa validity
Educational Certificates
Police Clearance Certificate
The Applicant should apply for a long stay visa for employment within 30 days of the issuance of the Work Permit
Personal presence of the Applicant may be asked
Visa fees should be checked at the time of submission

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fees	Rs.9240	60 EURO

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.

New Delhi

Name: Rwanda High Commission
Address: L- 1/2, Hauz Khas Enclave
City: New Delhi-110 016
Country: India
Telephone: 011- 2696 9930
Fax: 26659940
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 09:00 to 12:00 hrs
Email:rwandahighcommission@yahoo.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings:16:00 to 17:00 hrs

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Tourist

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