{"id":66,"date":"2023-11-22T11:20:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T11:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.bosathemes.com\/bosa\/event-conference\/?page_id=262"},"modified":"2025-01-09T07:29:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T07:29:47","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/IAOM-MEA-REGIONAL-MILLING-FORUM-2025-RWANDA\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"66\" class=\"elementor elementor-66\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d062b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d062b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd11876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"fd11876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-text_center   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h1 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">ABOUT <span><span>RWANDA<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-921e6ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"921e6ef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea56be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fea56be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bbe3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"77bbe3b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d660f39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d660f39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"481\" src=\"http:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/IAOM-MEA-REGIONAL-MILLING-FORUM-2025-RWANDA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flag_of_Rwanda.svg-1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/IAOM-MEA-REGIONAL-MILLING-FORUM-2025-RWANDA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flag_of_Rwanda.svg-1-1.png 800w, http:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/IAOM-MEA-REGIONAL-MILLING-FORUM-2025-RWANDA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flag_of_Rwanda.svg-1-1-300x200.png 300w, http:\/\/iaom-mea.com\/IAOM-MEA-REGIONAL-MILLING-FORUM-2025-RWANDA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flag_of_Rwanda.svg-1-1-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170383c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"170383c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31531e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31531e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Rwanda<\/strong>, the &#8220;Land of a Thousand Hills,&#8221; is a scenic East African country with Kigali as its capital. Known for its stunning landscapes, mountain gorillas, and remarkable recovery from the 1994 genocide, Rwanda stands out for its cleanliness, conservation efforts, and vibrant culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c73325f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c73325f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Main Airport<\/b>: Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the primary gateway for international flights.<\/li><li><strong>Currency:\u00a0<b>Rwandan Franc (RWF) <\/b><\/strong>is the official currency. Major hotels and some establishments accept credit cards, but it is advisable to have local currency on hand for smaller purchases.<br \/>US Dollars (US$) 1 = Rwandan Franc (RWF) 1392.01*<strong><br \/><\/strong><em>* Exchange rate is posted for information only and is subject to change without notice. You must contact your bank to get <\/em><em>the latest and most accurate information.<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Time Zone:<\/strong>\u00a0GMT+2 hours<\/li><li><strong>Calling Code:\u00a0<\/strong>+250<\/li><li><strong>Weather:\u00a0<\/strong>In February, the\u00a0average\u00a0<span role=\"tooltip\"><span role=\"button\">air temperature<\/span><\/span>\u00a0ranges from 23 \u00b0C (73 \u00b0F) during the day to 12 \u00b0C (53 \u00b0F) at night. There are 12 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 129 mm (5.07 in).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38d30fc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"38d30fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5210654 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5210654\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de6d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4de6d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VISA INFORMATION<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-296140a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"296140a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8771c82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8771c82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gmail_default\"><p>Rwanda offers a welcoming and seamless visa process for all travelers. Visitors from anywhere in the world can apply for an entry visa either online or via upon arrival.<\/p><p>Available Visa Options:\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Visa on Arrival:<\/strong> Available to visitors from all countries at any entry point.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Online visa (e-Visa):<\/strong> Apply online easily and conveniently before your trip.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b3e69 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"49b3e69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7169e51 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7169e51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b010690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"b010690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div data-scroll-on-click=\"yes\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" id=\"eael-advance-tabs-b010690\" class=\"eael-advance-tabs eael-tabs-horizontal eael-tab-auto-active \" data-tabid=\"b010690\">\n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-nav \">\n                <ul class=\"\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                            <li id=\"visa-on-arrival\" class=\"active-default eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"visa-on-arrival-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                            <h1 class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Visa on Arrival<\/h1>                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"online-application\" class=\" eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"online-application-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                            \n                            \n                                                            <h5 class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Online Application<\/h5>                                                    <\/li>\n                    \n                                  <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"visa-on-arrival-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item active-default\" data-title-link=\"visa-on-arrival-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"><div class=\"pt-0\"><div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><div class=\"gmail_default\">Nationals of all countries receive a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land borders for a fee of 50 USD.<\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.rw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/div><div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"gmail_default\">Citizens of African Union, Commonwealth, and La Francophonie member countries are granted a visa upon arrival and are waived visa fees for visits up to 30 days.<\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.migration.gov.rw\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/pdf_files\/rwanda_s_new_visa_regine_-_final_final2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to view the communique on the new visa regime.<\/div><div class=\"gmail_default\"><div class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0<\/div><p>Citizens of East African Community Member States are issued a pass\/entry visa free of charge upon arrival and can stay for up to six months.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"online-application-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item \" data-title-link=\"online-application-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"gmail_default\">Travelers can also apply for an online visa prior to their trip, provided by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE).<\/div><div class=\"gmail_default\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/irembo.gov.rw\/home\/citizen\/all_services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a> to apply for your visa.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"gmail_default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.irembo.gov.rw\/en\/support\/solutions\/articles\/47001155415-how-to-apply-for-a-visa?utm_source=irembogov_web&amp;utm_medium=navbar_btn&amp;utm_campaign=KB_Visibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for a detailed guideline on how to\u00a0 apply for a visa.<\/div>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ecc4c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54ecc4c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba60fba elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ba60fba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49a2e7d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"49a2e7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1986daf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1986daf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@iaom-mea.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@iaom-mea.com<\/a> if you require an official invitation letter for the visa application.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABOUT RWANDA Rwanda, the &#8220;Land of a Thousand Hills,&#8221; is a scenic East African country with Kigali as its capital. Known for its stunning landscapes, mountain gorillas, and remarkable recovery from the 1994 genocide, Rwanda stands out for its cleanliness, conservation efforts, and vibrant culture. Main Airport: Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the primary gateway for international flights. 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