Yes, a visa is required to travel from Rwanda to Indonesia.
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Do I need a visa for Indonesia from Rwanda?
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Rwandan nationals need a visa for Indonesia, but it is obtained online through the official e-Visa, with a visa on arrival possible at the main entry points.
Travellers leaving Kigali on a Rwandan passport to discover Bali, Lombok or Komodo Island need a tourist visa. Indonesia has digitised the process: the application is filed on the Directorate General of Immigration's e-Visa portal, with no consular visit required. Some major airports also offer a visa on arrival, but an e-Visa secured in advance remains the safest route from Rwanda.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Rwandan citizens are not among the fully visa-exempt nationalities and must obtain a visa for a tourist stay in Indonesia. The standard format is the electronic e-Visa, requested online. At major entry points such as Denpasar (Bali) or Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta a visa on arrival may also be issued, but the e-Visa requested before departure avoids queues and surprises.
How and where to apply
From Kigali, the entire application is submitted online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id: personal account, form, upload of supporting documents and card payment. The electronic visa is then emailed to you, with no visit to an Indonesian embassy. Those who choose the visa on arrival pay for it at the airport counter, provided they meet every requirement on the spot.
Documents and fees
Prepare a Rwandan passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival, a recent passport photo, a scan of the bio page and an online payment method. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be required. The fee amount and validity period are not confirmed here — check the official portal for the current rate, and confirm any health requirements such as yellow fever.
Processing and tips
The e-Visa processing time is not guaranteed in our source, so file your request several days before your flight out of Kigali. Ensure the name and passport number you enter match the document exactly, as any error can block boarding. Keep both a printed and a digital copy of the e-Visa throughout the trip.
Common mistakes
Do not assume visa on arrival will always be available: it is offered only at certain airports and the rules change. Avoid online intermediaries that overcharge; only evisa.imigrasi.go.id is the official source. Finally, a Rwandan passport valid for less than six months is a classic ground for refusal.
Official sources
- Portail e-Visa officiel — Direction générale de l'immigration d'Indonésie
- Direction générale de l'immigration (Ditjen Imigrasi)
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères d'Indonésie
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
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Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world with nearly 288 million inhabitants. It is the leading economy in Southeast Asia and a G20 member, experiencing sustained economic growth of approximately 5% annually for 50 years and ranking among the world's top 10 economies.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Indonesia from Rwanda?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Rwanda directly at the Indonesia border (allowed duration: 30 days).
How long can you stay in Indonesia?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 30 days.
What other visa types exist for Indonesia?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Indonesia offers among others: Student visa (E30A), Medical treatment visa, Business eVisa (B211A), Second Home visa (B211A long-stay), Digital Nomad visa (E33G), KITAS work permit (temporary residence).
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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