https://visitrwanda.com/facts/immigration-visas/ Citizens of all countries are allowed to get visa upon arrival without prior application. Citizens of country members to the African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie can get free visas upon arrival in Rwanda for a visit of 30 days. A citizen of East African Community Member States can receive a pass/entry visa free of charge upon arrival for a six-month stay in Rwanda. Visitors from the following countries can be granted 90-day visas at no cost upon arrival in Rwanda: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Mauritius, Philippines, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe, Singapore and the State of Qatar. Citizens of countries that are not visa exempt have an option of applying online or at the Rwanda Diplomatic Mission of the country of residence before departure. Those applying online have the option to pay online or upon arrival. There is no single affiliated agent that is authorised to apply for a visa on your behalf. The visa fees must not exceed 50 USD for single entry visa or 70 USD for multiple entry.
The wedding is taking place in Rubavu, 4hours away from Kigali. Friday August 23rd will be the day where the wedding party and most guests arrive in Rubavu. Therefore, we recommend everyone to land in Kigali on Tuesday August 20th in order to give yourself a day or two to acclimate yourself to Rwanda before going to Rubavu.
1) There will be buses for the wedding party and guests departing from a designated location in Kigali heading to Rubavu on Friday August 23rd and returning to Kigali on Monday August 26th. 2) You can rent a car with a driver or drive it yourself: https://kigalicarrentals.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/tunga_cars/ 3) You can ride along with other Rwandan friends
This is a website with great information on Rwanda: https://visitrwanda.com/practical-information/ This is website of the Kigali International Airport : https://www.aeroport-kigali.com/en/services_facilities_kigali_airport.php In the parking area of the airport near the taxis you can find: ATMs to withdraw some Rwandan Francs (RWF) or FOREX Bureau to exchange your Dollars or Euros into RWF in order to pay your taxi to your Hotel/AirBnB.
AirBnbs, Hotels, or Apartments in our favorite neighborhoods: - Kimihurura (epicentral and where Kaneza & Cyusa stay when they are in Kigali) - Kiyovu (downtown) - Kacyiru - Nyarutarama - Kibagabaga - Kicukiro - Nyamirambo - Remera - Kimironko - Gacuriro
Hotels near by or on the "Avenue de la Cooperation" where the wedding venue is located: - Hill View Hotel <> https://hillviewhotelsrwanda.com/ (walking distance from the wedding venue) - Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel <> https://gorillaslakekivu.com-hotel.website/ - Stipp Hotel <> https://stippgisenyi.com-hotel.website/ You can also search on https://www.airbnb.com/rubavu-rwanda/stays PS: Gisenyi and Rubavu are the same city, when searching online you will notice both names.
US Dollars ($100 bills only) and Euros (€50 and €100 bills only) in order to get the best exchange rate when exchanging into Rwandan Francs (RWF) at a private forex bureau (bureau de change). They are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Burundians and Rwandans always dress up for weddings: #CYUNEZA's celebration will be a fusion of elegance and comfort because the party will be fun and memorable... We will not impose a Dress code but a Vibe Code: Strictly Positive!