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Russia visa requirements for Rwanda citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — Rwanda citizens need a visa for Russia.
Entry details
On a Rwanda passport, you need a visa obtained in advance for Russia. The Rwanda passport currently ranks #138 of 199 worldwide, with 64 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Russia is among the more restrictive on entry, admitting 63 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #78 with 117 open destinations. The reverse direction is smoother: Russia passport holders get visa on arrival for Rwanda.
In the opposite direction, Russia citizens travelling to Rwanda face: visa on arrival.
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