30-day fee waiver
Citizens of countries that are members of the African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie receive a visa on arrival, with visa fees waived for a visit of 30 days.
Innovate Africa Conference 2026
Delegate information
Everything you need to plan your arrival and stay in Kigali.Conference12–13 October 2026
DestinationKigali, Rwanda
VenueKigali Convention Centre
Plan with confidence
Your essential Kigali travel guide.
Review the entry guidance below and choose from the listed delegate accommodation options. Rates and availability remain subject to confirmation by the relevant authority or hotel.
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Entry requirements
Visa information
Nationals of all countries receive a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land borders.
East African Community
Citizens of East African Community member states are issued a pass or entry visa free of charge on arrival for a stay of up to six months.
90-day visa-free entry
Available on arrival to citizens of Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Mauritius, the Philippines, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Príncipe, Singapore and Qatar.
Accommodation
Preferential stays for delegates.
From
USD 150
per room
Kacyiru, Kigali
Mövenpick Kigali
Mövenpick Hotel Kigali combines modern elegance with Swiss hospitality in the Kacyiru area, offering city views and easy access to key landmarks. Facilities include world-class dining, a spa and swimming pool for business and leisure stays.
Book Mövenpick
Delegate rate
USD 150
Breakfast and local taxes included
Five-star hotel
Kigali Serena Hotel
Located in the heart of Rwanda’s capital, five minutes from the Central Business District and approximately 20 minutes from Kigali International Airport. The hotel offers a tropical pool, Maisha Spa and a selection of Rwandese and international dining.
How to book: Email the property directly and mention “Innovate Africa Conference.”
Visit Serena Hotel
Room rates
USD 100–150
Standard room or suite
Near the convention centre
ONOMO Hotel Kigali
ONOMO Hotel Kigali features an infinity pool with views across the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” It is minutes from the Kigali Convention Centre and about 20 minutes from the airport, with 109 rooms and suites, a restaurant, bar and gym.
Standard room USD 100Suite USD 150
Book ONOMO Hotel
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