
Rwanda Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 65 Countries
The Rwanda passport ranks 78th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 65 destinations worldwide. This East African travel document has shown steady improvement in global mobility over the past two decades, climbing from 73rd position in 2006 with only 23 visa-free destinations to its current standing. While Rwandan passport holders still face travel restrictions compared to top-tier passports, the document provides moderate international mobility, particularly within the African continent and select countries that have established favorable diplomatic relations with Rwanda.
Quick Statistics for Rwanda passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Rwandan Citizens
Popular destinations where Rwanda passport holders can travel without a visa:
| Country | Maximum Stay | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days | KE | |
| Up to 90 days | UG | |
| Up to 90 days | TZ | |
| Up to 60 days | GH | |
| Up to 30 days | PH |
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Rwanda passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
35 countries
Qatar
Angola
Barbados
Benin
Burundi
Central African Republic
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Cook Islands
Dominica
Ecuador
The Gambia
Grenada
Haiti
Kenya
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Philippines
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tanzania
Uganda
Vanuatu
Suriname
Maldives
Jordan
Guinea
Kiribati
Bahamas
Ghana
Somalia
Cote d'Ivoire
Liberia
🛬 Visa on Arrival
27 countries
Madagascar
South Sudan
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Congo (Rep.)
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Mali
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau Islands
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Djibouti
Indonesia
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
3 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
30 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Oman
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Vietnam
Malaysia
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Cuba
Thailand
Pakistan
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Nigeria
St. Helena
Bhutan
❌ Visa Required
131 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Chad
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malawi
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Lesotho
Historical Ranking Trend
Rwanda's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 5 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Rwanda Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Rwanda Passport with Other Passports
See how Rwanda's passport compares with other AFRICA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #78 | 65 | 45/100 | 62/100 | |
| #68 | 77 | 45/100 | 66/100 | |
| #69 | 75 | 45/100 | 64/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #71 | 72 | 28/100 | 64/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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