Rwanda — Facts
Language
Kinyarwanda, French and English are the official languages. French is widely spoken, but English is limited to a few people in the tourist centers.
Currency
The official currency is the Rwanda franc (RWF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The US dollar is the hard currency of preference; travelers checks are difficult to exchange, even in the capital. Credit cards are only accepted at the major hotels in Kigali.
598.0000
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin attachment plugs are the most commonly used.
Communications
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are not required. There is an excellent cell phone network covering most of the country, and cell phones can be rented in Kigali. Internet cafes and computer centers are located in most major towns.
Duty-Free
Passengers older than 16 years may bring two cartons of cigarettes and two liters of alcohol into the country without incurring import duties.
Tourist Office
Rwanda Tourism and Conservation Department, Kigali: +250 252 573 396 or www.rwandatourism.com
Embassies in Rwanda
- United States Embassy, Kigali: +250 596 400 ext 2606.
- British Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 556 000.
- Canadian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 366 3000.
- Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 427 7100.
- South African Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 551 300.
- Irish Embassy, Kampala, Uganda (also responsible for Rwanda): +256 (0)41 7713 000.
Rwanda Embassies Abroad
- Rwanda Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 232 2882.
- Rwanda Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7224 9832.
- Rwanda High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: (613) 569 5420
- Rwanda Embassy, Tokyo, Japan (also responsible for Australia): +81 (0)3 5752 4255.
- Rwanda Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 6536.
Language
Kinyarwanda, French and English are the official languages. French is widely spoken, but English is limited to a few people in the tourist centers.
Currency
The official currency is the Rwanda franc (RWF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The US dollar is the hard currency of preference; travelers checks are difficult to exchange, even in the capital. Credit cards are only accepted at the major hotels in Kigali.
598.0000
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin attachment plugs are the most commonly used.
Communications
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are not required. There is an excellent cell phone network covering most of the country, and cell phones can be rented in Kigali. Internet cafes and computer centers are located in most major towns.
Duty-Free
Passengers older than 16 years may bring two cartons of cigarettes and two liters of alcohol into the country without incurring import duties.
Tourist Office
Rwanda Tourism and Conservation Department, Kigali: +250 252 573 396 or www.rwandatourism.com
Embassies in Rwanda
- United States Embassy, Kigali: +250 596 400 ext 2606.
- British Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 556 000.
- Canadian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 366 3000.
- Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 427 7100.
- South African Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 551 300.
- Irish Embassy, Kampala, Uganda (also responsible for Rwanda): +256 (0)41 7713 000.
Rwanda Embassies Abroad
- Rwanda Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 232 2882.
- Rwanda Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7224 9832.
- Rwanda High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: (613) 569 5420
- Rwanda Embassy, Tokyo, Japan (also responsible for Australia): +81 (0)3 5752 4255.
- Rwanda Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 6536.
Language
Kinyarwanda, French and English are the official languages. French is widely spoken, but English is limited to a few people in the tourist centers.
Currency
The official currency is the Rwanda franc (RWF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The US dollar is the hard currency of preference; travelers checks are difficult to exchange, even in the capital. Credit cards are only accepted at the major hotels in Kigali.
598.0000
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin attachment plugs are the most commonly used.
Communications
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are not required. There is an excellent cell phone network covering most of the country, and cell phones can be rented in Kigali. Internet cafes and computer centers are located in most major towns.
Duty-Free
Passengers older than 16 years may bring two cartons of cigarettes and two liters of alcohol into the country without incurring import duties.
Tourist Office
Rwanda Tourism and Conservation Department, Kigali: +250 252 573 396 or www.rwandatourism.com
Embassies in Rwanda
- United States Embassy, Kigali: +250 596 400 ext 2606.
- British Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 556 000.
- Canadian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 366 3000.
- Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 427 7100.
- South African Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 551 300.
- Irish Embassy, Kampala, Uganda (also responsible for Rwanda): +256 (0)41 7713 000.
Rwanda Embassies Abroad
- Rwanda Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 232 2882.
- Rwanda Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7224 9832.
- Rwanda High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: (613) 569 5420
- Rwanda Embassy, Tokyo, Japan (also responsible for Australia): +81 (0)3 5752 4255.
- Rwanda Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 6536.
Language
Kinyarwanda, French and English are the official languages. French is widely spoken, but English is limited to a few people in the tourist centers.
Currency
The official currency is the Rwanda franc (RWF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The US dollar is the hard currency of preference; travelers checks are difficult to exchange, even in the capital. Credit cards are only accepted at the major hotels in Kigali.
598.0000
Time
Local time is GMT +2.
Electricity
Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin attachment plugs are the most commonly used.
Communications
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are not required. There is an excellent cell phone network covering most of the country, and cell phones can be rented in Kigali. Internet cafes and computer centers are located in most major towns.
Duty-Free
Passengers older than 16 years may bring two cartons of cigarettes and two liters of alcohol into the country without incurring import duties.
Tourist Office
Rwanda Tourism and Conservation Department, Kigali: +250 252 573 396 or www.rwandatourism.com
Embassies in Rwanda
- United States Embassy, Kigali: +250 596 400 ext 2606.
- British Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 556 000.
- Canadian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 366 3000.
- Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya (also responsible for Rwanda): +254 (0)20 427 7100.
- South African Embassy, Kigali: +250 252 551 300.
- Irish Embassy, Kampala, Uganda (also responsible for Rwanda): +256 (0)41 7713 000.
Rwanda Embassies Abroad
- Rwanda Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 232 2882.
- Rwanda Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7224 9832.
- Rwanda High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: (613) 569 5420
- Rwanda Embassy, Tokyo, Japan (also responsible for Australia): +81 (0)3 5752 4255.
- Rwanda Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 6536.
