Rwanda Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Rwanda Passport is currently ranked Number 135T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 52.5. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Rwanda’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 73 Taxation 30 Perception 30 Dual Citizenship 50 Freedom 20

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Travel Destinations from Rwanda ^{50% in total score}

For the Rwanda Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Rwanda a Travel Score of 73 which means that Rwanda passport holders can enter a total of 73 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Rwanda ^{20% in total score}

For the Rwanda Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Rwanda a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Rwanda allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Rwanda Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Rwanda a Perception Score of 30, meaning that Rwanda citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Rwanda Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Rwanda a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Rwanda citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Rwanda Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Rwanda a Freedom Score of 20, meaning that Rwanda citizens have low freedom.