Rwanda — Visas and Healthcare
Passports and Visas
Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid on arrival. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
Americans
US nationals require a valid passport on arrival but no visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
UK Nationals
UK nationals require a valid passport on arrival but no visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
Canadians
Canadians require a valid passport on arrival but no visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
Australians
Australians require a passport and a visa for entry to Rwanda.
South Africans
South Africans require a valid passport on arrival but no visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
Irish Nationals
Irish nationals require a passport and a visa for entry to Rwanda.
New Zealanders
New Zealand nationals require a passport and a visa for entry to Rwanda.
Healthcare
There is a year-round risk of malaria throughout Rwanda and travelers are advised to take a course of prophylactics. A yellow fever certificate is required by all visitors and inoculation is also recommended. A hepatitis A vaccine is recommended as well as a polio booster for those who have not had one as an adult. Other health risks include meningitis and cholera. Bottled drinking water is available in all towns. Medical facilities are limited and medical supplies may be unavailable, although hospitals are located in all major towns. Comprehensive medical insurance is advised.
Safety
Crime levels are relatively low in Rwanda, although tourists should be alert to bag snatching and incidents of petty theft. Travel to the border areas with Burundi and the DRC is not advised; trips to see the gorillas in the Volcanoes NationalPark should only be undertaken as part of a guided trek.
