Why the single visa?
The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.
Who is eligible?
A foreigner who wants to visit simultaneously the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism. The visa will be issued at any of the diplomatic representations of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, at the immigration offices of the respective countries or on line where applicable. Once a traveler goes out of the three countries and comes back to Kenya, it will be considered as a new journey, and not a continuation hence applicable visa fees will apply.
Type of visa: An East Africa Tourist Visa is multiple entry visa and shall be valid for 90 days.
How to Apply?
Applications for this visa shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda, at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or online where applicable.
• Rwanda
o For those beginning their trip in Rwanda, you can apply through the Rwanda Online Visa Application System. Under “Type of Visa” select “East Africa Tourist Visa.” For more information contact your local Rwanda embassy.
• Kenya
o For those beginning their trip in Kenya, you can find information on the visa application process on the consular section of your local Kenya embassy’s website.
• Uganda
o For those beginning their trip in Uganda, you can find information on the visa application process on the consular section of your local Uganda embassy’s website.
Dependents: All persons must apply in their own right.
Travel document: Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
Visa Fees: 100 USD
Validity of Visa: 90 days
Single or Multiple Entry: Multiple entry
The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter from the country that issued the visa and move within the two other countries without applying for another visa or paying for another visa fee.
The holder shall also be allowed to move out of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda; and return without having to pay for another visa. This will only be applicable in the period of 90 days.
Visas issued for specific countries can only be used for that particular country.
Work or No Work: Work is not permitted.
Visa Extension: An East Africa Tourist Visa shall not be extended.
Typical Requirements:
1. One clear colored passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps and scurf; (the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. Stapling and clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable).
2. A complete filled application form
3. Visa application letter addressed to the issuing authority of the concerned country
RESIDENTS: VALID RESIDENT PERMIT
Residents living in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda do not need to apply for visa. Travel has been made easy. Residents now need only a valid resident permit to explore the diverse cultures, landscapes, wildlife, activities and experiences available in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
More information: More information can be found on www.visiteastafrica.org
NB.
a. Citizens of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda(in that order) can now move easily in the three countries using only a National ID or Student ID.
b. Residents living within the three countries can now use a valid resident permit to explore the amazing diversity that exists in the region.Here is all the information you need to know about the East African Tourist Visa to help you plan your wildlife safari to East Africa more effectively. Contact us for any more information regarding the East African Tourist Visa.
Why the single visa?
The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.
Who is eligible?
A foreigner who wants to visit simultaneously the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism. The visa will be issued at any of the diplomatic representations of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, at the immigration offices of the respective countries or on line where applicable. Once a traveler goes out of the three countries and comes back to Kenya, it will be considered as a new journey, and not a continuation hence applicable visa fees will apply.
Type of visa: An East Africa Tourist Visa is multiple entry visa and shall be valid for 90 days.
How to Apply?
Applications for this visa shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda, at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or online where applicable.
• Rwanda
o For those beginning their trip in Rwanda, you can apply through the Rwanda Online Visa Application System. Under “Type of Visa” select “East Africa Tourist Visa.” For more information contact your local Rwanda embassy.
• Kenya
o For those beginning their trip in Kenya, you can find information on the visa application process on the consular section of your local Kenya embassy’s website.
• Uganda
o For those beginning their trip in Uganda, you can find information on the visa application process on the consular section of your local Uganda embassy’s website.
Dependents: All persons must apply in their own right.
Travel document: Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
Visa Fees: 100 USD
Validity of Visa: 90 days
Single or Multiple Entry: Multiple entry
The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter from the country that issued the visa and move within the two other countries without applying for another visa or paying for another visa fee.
The holder shall also be allowed to move out of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda; and return without having to pay for another visa. This will only be applicable in the period of 90 days.
Visas issued for specific countries can only be used for that particular country.
Work or No Work: Work is not permitted.
Visa Extension: An East Africa Tourist Visa shall not be extended.
Typical Requirements:
1. One clear colored passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps and scurf; (the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. Stapling and clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable).
2. A complete filled application form
3. Visa application letter addressed to the issuing authority of the concerned country
RESIDENTS: VALID RESIDENT PERMIT
Residents living in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda do not need to apply for visa. Travel has been made easy. Residents now need only a valid resident permit to explore the diverse cultures, landscapes, wildlife, activities and experiences available in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
More information: More information can be found on www.visiteastafrica.org
NB.
a. Citizens of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda(in that order) can now move easily in the three countries using only a National ID or Student ID.
b. Residents living within the three countries can now use a valid resident permit to explore the amazing diversity that exists in the region.
Why the single visa?
The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.
Who is eligible?
A foreigner who wants to visit simultaneously the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism. The visa will be issued at any of the diplomatic representations of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, at the immigration offices of the respective countries or on line where applicable. Once a traveler goes out of the three countries and comes back to Kenya, it will be considered as a new journey, and not a continuation hence applicable visa fees will apply.
Type of visa: An East Africa Tourist Visa is multiple entry visa and shall be valid for 90 days.
How to Apply?
Applications for this visa shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda, at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or online where applicable.
• Rwanda
o For those beginning their trip in Rwanda, you can apply through the Rwanda Online Visa Application System. Under “Type of Visa” select “East Africa Tourist Visa.” For more information contact your local Rwanda embassy.
• Kenya
o For those beginning their trip in Kenya, you can find information on the visa application process on the consular section of your local Kenya embassy’s website.
• Uganda
o For those beginning their trip in Uganda, you can find information on the visa application process on the consular section of your local Uganda embassy’s website.
Dependents: All persons must apply in their own right.
Travel document: Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
Visa Fees: 100 USD
Validity of Visa: 90 days
Single or Multiple Entry: Multiple entry
The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter from the country that issued the visa and move within the two other countries without applying for another visa or paying for another visa fee.
The holder shall also be allowed to move out of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda; and return without having to pay for another visa. This will only be applicable in the period of 90 days.
Visas issued for specific countries can only be used for that particular country.
Work or No Work: Work is not permitted.
Visa Extension: An East Africa Tourist Visa shall not be extended.
Typical Requirements:
1. One clear colored passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps and scurf; (the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. Stapling and clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable).
2. A complete filled application form
3. Visa application letter addressed to the issuing authority of the concerned country
RESIDENTS: VALID RESIDENT PERMIT
Residents living in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda do not need to apply for visa. Travel has been made easy. Residents now need only a valid resident permit to explore the diverse cultures, landscapes, wildlife, activities and experiences available in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
More information: More information can be found on www.visiteastafrica.org
NB.
a. Citizens of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda(in that order) can now move easily in the three countries using only a National ID or Student ID.
b. Residents living within the three countries can now use a valid resident permit to explore the amazing diversity that exists in the region.