Rwanda and Qatar have signed a mutual visa waiver agreement, allowing citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to 30 days. The deal was approved during Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s visit to Doha, where he met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The agreement follows discussions between the two leaders, who reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, particularly in civil aviation, trade, and investment. Rwanda and Qatar have maintained strong bilateral relations, with Qatar Airways already operating direct flights to Kigali as part of their growing cooperation.
Officials from both governments are now working on finalizing implementation procedures for the visa waiver. The move is expected to facilitate greater business and tourism exchanges, reinforcing Rwanda’s foreign policy goals of fostering international cooperation.
Rwanda has made significant strides in improving global mobility for its citizens, with Rwandan passport holders now able to travel visa-free or obtain visas on arrival in more than 50 countries across Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Latin America.
