East Africa Tourist Visa has made travelling in East Africa easier, which is great for safari lovers and nature enthusiastic. The visa saves potential tourists time and the rigorous process of having to move from one embassy to another to apply for different visas to travel across the three East African Community partner states. East Africa Tourist Visa is a product of an initiative between the presidents of respective countries to boast regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.East African Tourist / Single Tourist Visa application must be made to the country where your journey will begin.
ELIGIBLE PERSON:
A foreigner who wants to visit simultaneously the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism.
DEPENDANTS:
All persons must apply in their own right.
TRAVEL DOCUMENT:
Any genuine acceptable travel document valid not less than 6 months.
VISA FEE:
100 USD
Free of charge to Foreign residents in the three countries: Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
VALIDITY OF VISA:
90 days
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ENTRY:
Multiple entries within the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda.
WORK OR NO WORK:
Work is not permitted
VISA EXTENSION:
An East Africa Tourist Visa shall not be extended.
WHEN IS IT NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR THE EAST AFRICAN VISA
. If planning to Arrive in Rwanda, go to Uganda and return to Rwanda
The visa to Rwanda is 30$ and to Uganda is 50$ but when you cross to Uganda your visa to Rwanda expires which means you will again pay 30$ at the boarder to cross back to Rwanda its only cheaper if you go to Uganda and don’t come back to Rwanda.
. If you’re planning to cross to the 3 East African countries
HOW TO APPLY
- An application for an East Africa Tourist Visa may be made manually or online by submitting EATV Form 1.
- The application may be made prior to the intended date of travel or on arrival at the first port or entry into Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda where applicable. Applications can also 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.
Kenya: 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.
Rwanda: 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.” https://irembo.gov.rw/rolportal/web/dgie/east-africa-tourist-visa, for more information, contact your local Rwanda Embassy.
Uganda: 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.
Typical Requirements:
- 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).
- A complete filled application form.
- Visa application letter addressed to the issuing authority of the concerned country.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The holder of 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 extra visa fees. This only applicable in the period of 90 days
Expatriates/ foreign residents
A special consideration has been given to expatriates (foreign residents) residing in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. They no longer need a visa to visit any of the three countries. They can now obtain an Inter-State Pass which is valid for 6 months.
In addition to the requirements listed above for the East Africa Tourist Visa, the expatriates will require a valid resident/ work permit.
Nationals of the tree countries
Kenyans, Rwandans and Ugandans use Identity Cards as travel documents within the region. The use of National Identity cards went into effect on 1 January 2014. The decision enables citizens of one country to spend up to six months in the two other countries using only their National Identification (ID) cards.
Students
Students which are nationals of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda can use their Students Identification Cards (IDs) to travel to any of the three countries.
NOTE:
Links to Rwanda
Visa to Rwanda are issued on arrival or from Rwandan Embassies. Optionally you can apply online at the official website of the DGIE which is www.migration.gov.rw or the Government portal www.irembo.gov.rw only.
There is no single affiliated Agent that is authorized to apply for visa on your behalf. Such Agents may mislead you and charges more than the visa fees.
The visa fees must not exceed 30 USD for single entry visa. Refer to the following ling to know the standard rates of visa fees at https://www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=249
Links to apply in Uganda
Visa to Uganda are also issued on arrival or from Ugandan Embassies. Optionally you can apply online at the official website
https://www.visas.immigration.go.ug/