Visa & Immigration

1. Nkeneye visa yo gusura u Rwanda?

   Do I need a visa to visit Rwanda?

   Usage

   Used when checking entry requirements for Rwanda

   Grammar Note

   "nkeneye" means "I need" (from gukenera, to need)

2. Nshobora kubona visa ku mupaka?

   Can I get a visa on arrival?

   Usage

   Rwanda offers visa on arrival to many nationalities

   Grammar Note

   "ku mupaka" means "at the border" (umupaka = border)

3. Inyandiko zangombwa zo kwinjira ni izihe?

   What documents are required for entry?

   Usage

   Used at immigration to ask about required documents

   Grammar Note

   "zangombwa" means "required" or "necessary"

4. Visa yanjye irangira ryari?

   When does my visa expire?

   Usage

   Used to check the validity period of your visa

   Grammar Note

   "irangira" means "ends" or "expires"

5. Nshobora kongereza visa yanjye?

   Can I extend my visa?

   Usage

   Used at the immigration office to request a visa extension

   Grammar Note

   "nshobora" is a modal meaning "can I" or "am I able to"

6. Nshobora kuguma hano iminsi ingahe?

   How many days can I stay here?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the maximum stay duration

   Grammar Note

   "iminsi ingahe" asks "how many days". "Kuguma" means "to remain / stay"

7. Ibiro by'abinjira biri he hafi aha?

   Where is the nearest immigration office?

   Usage

   Used when looking for the immigration office

   Grammar Note

   "hafi aha" means "near here". Agreeing with "ibiro" (class 8), it takes "biri he" (where are they) and the connective "by'"

8. Igihe cya pasiporo yanjye ntikirarangira.

   My passport is valid.

   Usage

   Used at border control to confirm passport validity

   Grammar Note

   "ntikirarangira" means "has not yet ended", i.e. the validity period has not expired. It agrees with "igihe" (class 7)

9. Kashe ishyirwa ku rupapuro rurihe?

   Which page gets the stamp?

   Usage

   Used to ask about entry stamp placement in passport

   Grammar Note

   "ishyirwa" is the passive of gushyira (to put), "is put / stamped". "rurihe" is "which", agreeing with urupapuro (page, sheet)

10. Ngomba kwiyandikisha kuri ambasade?

    Do I need to register with the embassy?

    Usage

    Used when asking about traveler registration at the embassy

    Grammar Note

    "ngomba" means "I must / I need to". Embassy is "ambasade".

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