Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
PassportsPassports valid
for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a)
1. nationals of Canada, Germany, Sweden, the UK and the USA for stays up to three months;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa Note(a) A single-entry visa on arrival is only available to nationals who do not have a Rwandan embassy or consulate in their country. (b) Tourist and visitor visas can be renewed at the immigration department for a charge of FRW 25,000.
Types of Visa and CostOn arrival: US$60 (single-entry, 15 days).
Tourist and v
isitor:US$60 (single-entry, up to three months).
Transit: US$60 (single-entry, two days).
ValidityThree months.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days Required24 hours.
WarningAn Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck near the Lake town of Cyangugu in southwest Rwanda on 3 February 2008. There are reports that 21 people have been killed and more than 200 injured. These figures may rise.
It is advised against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries.
Due to the current Ebola outbreak in Uganda, medical personnel have been dispatched to four land-border crossings in Rwanda: Cyanika, Gatuna, Gisenyi and Kagitumba. Visitors entering Rwanda at these points of entry may be subject to medical screening.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
The Government of Rwanda has imposed fuel (diesel, petrol and kerosene) restrictions on all private vehicles due to the ongoing crisis in Rwanda.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | |
Health CareMedical facilities are severely limited and extremely overburdened. Almost all medical facilities in Kigali were destroyed during the civil war, but the situation is now improving and most hospitals function to an acceptable level. However, medical insurance, including cover for emergency repatriation, is essential. Visitors are advised to bring their own personal medication.
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