Staten Island and Kigali
Home to about 469,000 people, Staten Island lies in New York, the United States. In the same region as Staten Island: New York City, Queens, The Bronx, Newburgh and Albany.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Staten Island: private estates in Kigali
From Staten Island, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Staten Island
Measured in a straight line, it is about 11,345 km from Staten Island to Kigali. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January Staten Island is seven hours behind Kigali, in July six hours behind Kigali.
From Staten Island, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United States
Rwanda's entry rules depend on nationality, not on where you set off; from Staten Island, citizens of the United States follow this one. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. Rules can change: check the official page of Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration before you travel; the online application is on Irembo.
Money and payment
Villa rates are in US dollars, the same currency as in the United States. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Staten Island is about 11,345 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Staten Island has about 469,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Staten Island is in New York, the United States.
- New York City, Queens, The Bronx, Newburgh and Albany are in the same region as Staten Island.
- Staten Island is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Staten Island, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- Citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of the United States is the US dollar (USD).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. A vacation rental, a private estate: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in Staten Island?
We do not list a direct flight. From Staten Island, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
What are the entry rules for travellers from the United States?
A visa is required; it is available on arrival or online, for a fee of up to USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries.
Do we need to change money before leaving the United States?
There is no need to change money for the villa itself: it is quoted in US dollars and accepts USD, RWF, mobile money and crypto.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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