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Rwanda eVisa Photo Requirements 35x45mm – Free Checker

Check your Rwanda eVisa photo against official 35×45mm requirements. White background, neutral expression. Free AI photo compliance check and download.

Last updated Apr 26, 2026

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Rwanda eVisa Photo Requirements

Rwanda's eVisa portal (irembo.gov.rw) requires a recent biometric photo for all visa applications including tourist, business, and conference visas.

  • Size: 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI).
  • Background: plain white or very light background.
  • Head height: 60–80% of the total image height.
  • Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open.
  • No glasses, no headwear.
  • JPEG format, under 240 KB.

Rwanda Visa on Arrival vs eVisa

Citizens of African Union member states receive a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport free of charge. All other nationalities are encouraged to apply via the eVisa portal and upload a compliant biometric photo.

  • Kigali International Airport: printed 35×45mm photos recommended for visa on arrival.
  • Online eVisa: digital JPEG upload required during application.
  • Conference / MICE visas: same photo spec, applied through the same Irembo portal.

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