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πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ό Rwanda

Capital
Kigali
Currency
FRw Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Drives on the
Right
Population
~ 13 Million

Travel Advisories

Normal Precautions

There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Rwanda.

The most recent advisory was issued about 1 month ago by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦, which recommended Normal Precautions.


Normal Precautions

about 1 month ago

Issued by πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Increased Caution

3 months ago

Issued by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Updated to reflect overall travel advisory level changes from level 3 to 2.

Exercise increased caution in Rwanda due to an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease and at the Rwanda-Burundi border due to armed violence. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Reconsider Travel to:

  • The Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border due to armed violence.

Country Summary: On September 27, 2024, the Government of Rwanda confirmed cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in health facilities in Rwanda. On November 22, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) Travel Health Notice for Marburg in Rwanda. Travelers may be subject to additional health screenings entering and exiting Rwanda. 

The Nyungwe Forest National Park abuts the border with Burundi. Borders may not be clearly marked. It is required to obtain permits from the Rwanda Development Board prior to entry. Relations between Burundi and Rwanda are tense and there have been cross-border incursions and armed violence.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Rwanda.

If you decide to travel to Rwanda:

Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Border – Level 3:

Armed groups operate in DRC’s North and South Kivu provinces and Virunga Park which is adjacent to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The area has experienced escalating levels of armed conflict which could spill across poorly marked borders. Permits are required from the Rwanda Development Board prior to entry to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

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