Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · RwandaPassport Atlas
Iceland passport to Rwanda
Iceland passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Rwanda lets 197 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iceland is one of them.
- Iceland passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Rwanda passports get “Visa required” in Iceland.
Nearby passports travelling to Rwanda
Open to Iceland passports near Rwanda
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
IcelandRwanda- Typical duration
- 13 hours
- From
- KEF · RKV · AEY
- To
- KGL · KME · GYI
Usual hubs
Netherlands · 13 hours
Belgium · 13 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Iceland
Country profile
Capital
Reykjavik
Population
391,810
Area
103,000 km²
Currency
Icelandic króna ISK
Languages
Icelandic
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
98,818 · 2024
Migrant share
25.1%
Ethnic groups · 2024
- Icelandic78.7%
- other13.5%
- Polish5.8%
- Danish1%
- Ukrainian1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Rwanda
Country profile
Capital
Kigali
Population
14.1 million
Area
26,338 km²
Currency
Rwandan franc RWF
Languages
English, French, Kinyarwanda
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
513,316 · 2024
Migrant share
3.6%
Ethnic groups
Hutu, Tutsi, Twa
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type J
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+250
Airports
KGL · KME · GYI
Highlights
- Volcanoes National Park
- Nyanza
- Lake Kivu
Iceland · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Iceland passport need a visa for Rwanda?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Rwanda typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Rwanda mission.
What about a Rwanda passport entering Iceland?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.