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Do Rwanda citizens need a visa for Lithuania?

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Rwanda citizens need a visa to enter Lithuania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Rwanda vs Lithuania: passport comparison

Rwanda

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #143 · mobility 82.8

Lithuania

117

visa-free countries

Global rank: #37 · mobility 167
17

countries both Rwanda and Lithuania can enter visa-free together

Rwanda + Lithuania: passport compatibility

32%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Rwanda and Lithuania travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
133 access differs

Where Rwanda and Lithuania can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Where to apply: Lithuania has no mission in Rwanda

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Egypt 3,200 km
Applications accepted in: Cairo
2
South Africa 3,265 km
Applications accepted in: Pretoria
3
Israel 3,706 km
Applications accepted in: Tel Aviv

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Rwanda → Lithuania

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

36,6%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Rwanda
+22,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+4.2 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 32.4%, now 36.6%
8,323applications filed
4,994visas issued
3,049refusals
#18strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Rwanda — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Rwanda → Lithuania

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Rwanda → Lithuania rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Rwanda passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Rwanda goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Lithuania

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Rwanda citizens need a visa for Lithuania?
Rwanda citizens need a visa to enter Lithuania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Rwanda or Lithuania?
The Lithuania passport is stronger: 117 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Rwanda #143, Lithuania #37.
Where can Rwanda and Lithuania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Lithuania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Rwanda and Lithuania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Rwanda passport ranking

Where else the Rwanda passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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