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Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Rwanda apply at the embassy or consulate before departure, for stays up to 90 days per 180-day period.
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Do you hold a valid Schengen visa? Visa-free entry up to 90 days in any 180. Valid double or multiple-entry Schengen C visa, or a Schengen residence permit. No prior entry into Schengen required. Areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus only. Official source (mfa.gov.cy)
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The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.
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90 EUR
Allowed stay
90 days per 180-day period
Holders of a Rwanda passport must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Cyprus. The application must be submitted by appointment to the relevant embassy or consulate before departure.
The visa must be obtained before departure through the relevant diplomatic or consular mission. For the relevant stay, the stated duration is 90 days per 180-day period. Always check current instructions with the official portal or the relevant embassy.

Yes, travellers holding a Rwanda passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to Cyprus. Do not depart before the visa application has been decided. Applicable requirements should be confirmed with the relevant embassy or official portal.
90 EUR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
Documents required for a visa for Cyprus:
A typical application file includes an application form, photographs, proof of accommodation, proof of financial resources and insurance documents. Check the official portal or relevant embassy for the exact documents, formats and any applicable fees. Submit only the documents requested by the official source.
Book an appointment with the relevant embassy or consulate before departure. Prepare the required file and submit it following the instructions provided by the consular mission. For the relevant stay, the stated duration is 90 days per 180-day period.
A consular visa for Cyprus is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Rwanda, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Rwanda, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Rwanda but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Processing times can vary depending on the embassy or consulate, the time of year and the individual application. Arrange the appointment well in advance and check that the file is complete before submission. It is advisable not to buy tickets before the visa has been granted.



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A common mistake is planning departure before receiving the consular visa. An incomplete file, insufficient supporting evidence or failure to follow submission instructions can complicate the application. Consult the official portal or the relevant embassy before each step.
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