Popular Visa Types for Rwanda The chapter discusses the five most popular expat visas in Rwanda, including V12 reciprocity visa, class C prescribed professions and professional player or artist visa, class K short income visa, business A B F G W X or Z visas. The author explains the purpose of this meeting is to understand these popular visas and what one needs to obtain them.

Details on V12 Reciprocity Visa and Class C Professions Visa This chapter provides details about two types of visas - V12 reciprocity visa that allows foreign citizens to explore Rwanda without worrying about Visas for a longer term stay up to ten years with minimal requirements such as passport validity within six months; while Class C professions' subclass one requires certificate membership from registered professional body proving substantial income outside Rwandan-based job. Both allow dependents but have different durations (V12 good for ten years) and costs ($160 vs $150).

Class K Visa The Class K visa allows for a six-month period to complete the application process, with no need to show bank statements or proof of income at first. However, applicants must eventually provide proof of health insurance from a Rwandan-based provider and have assured income of at least 3,000 Rwanda Franks.

Business Visas Business visas are divided into different categories based on the type of business being conducted in Rwanda. Investors can apply for an investor certificate from RDB while entrepreneurs register their businesses and obtain certificates online or through RDB assistance. The years that each visa is valid differ between investors (three years) and entrepreneurs (two years). Applicants must also have office space available for inspection by immigration officials before approval is granted.