Rwanda and the Bahamas open skies, ending visa requirements

Rwanda and the Bahamas have mutually agreed to waive visa requirements for their citizens to foster international friendship and ease travel restrictions. This groundbreaking decision was announced via a Twitter post by Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, confirming that the new policy extends to passport holders from both countries.

The historic agreement was inked on September 23 in New York, coinciding with the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

This development is a follow-up to Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s visit to The Bahamas in July 2023, when he participated in the nation’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations. President Kagame was honored with the Order of Excellence medal for his new friendship with the Bahamian government.

Since 2022, Davis and Kigame have been exploring ways to strengthen ties between the two countries. President Kagame, during his official visit, underscored the significance of direct connections between Africa and the Caribbean. He pointed out the keen interest of Africans in establishing closer ties with the Caribbean region.

Davis was last in Rwanda in June 2022 during a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.