With an East African tourist visa, you will be able to know this wonderful region full of diverse wildlife in famous national parks like Akagera and Maasai Mara, vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes from savannahs to lakes and mountains.
The visa simplifies your travels between Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya so with only one document, you can visit all three countries and move between them without having to do any individual paperwork for each country.
What is an East African tourist visa?
With this visa you can get to know three countries in the East African region: Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. Because of the agreement between the three governments you will be able to enter the destinations with only a single visa.
It is valid for 90 days and during this period you can enter the countries multiple times and move between them. It is only for tourism purposes so you can’t work with this visa. Also, it’s necessary to enter from the country that issued the visa. So, if you are planning to start your trip in Rwanda, then that is the country that has to give you the approved document.
When is it the best choice?
If you are planning on visiting multiple countries to do safari, immerse yourself in the culture, explore nature or delight in magnificent landscapes, then the East African Tourist Visa is for you. Because you only have to do one application, you will save time, reduce costs and have a simpler experience when you cross the borders.
Top benefits
The visa has a lot of benefits if you intend to explore the East African region:
- Multi – Country Access: with a single visa, you can visit Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya
- Cost – Effective: you will save money because you don’t have to pay multiple application fees
- Convenient: it simplifies the application process with less paperwork, you will just need to apply once
- Ease of travel: this visa facilitates easier border crossings between the participating countries
- Easy process: full online application
- Extended Validity: it is valid for 90 days so you can plan for a long trip
How to apply for an East African tourist visa?
Applying for this visa is very simple, you just need to fill the application form, pay the fees and wait for the confirmation. If your visa is approved you will receive it in your email. Remember you have to start your trip in Rwanda.
Requirements
- Passport with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport size photograph
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate: this is not mandatory but highly recommended
- Return ticket
- Travel itinerary with hotel bookings
Waiting time and validity: all the details
The visa usually takes 72 hours to be processed but we recommend you apply 7 days in advance in case there is additional information needed.
The East African Visa is valid for 90 days since the issue date and you can stay in the region a maximum of 90 days per entry. Keep in mind that it is not renewable.
