26/10/2022 - Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in The United Arab Emirates informs the public that recent media reports of UAE visa ban on Rwandans are false and misleading. Citizens of Rwanda continue to enjoy all categories of UAE visas including visit visa.

The Embassy seizes this occasion to advise Rwandans on UAE’s new visa reforms officially launched on 03 October 2022.

Under the new reforms, like other nationalities, Rwandans applying for visit visa are requested to comply with the following;

- Provide proof of hotel booking for the duration of stay

- Valid return/onward ticket

- In case of home stay, an invitation letter from the host along with the address, phone number and copy of ID/passport of the host in UAE

- Sufficient funds (minimum AED 5000 or its equivalent) preferably in cash or on card.

Details on UAE visas and entry permits can be found on the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/dashboard

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