π·πΌ Rwanda
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- FRw Rwandan Franc (RWF)
- Drives on the
- Right
- Population
- ~ 13 Million
Travel Advisories
There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Rwanda.
The most recent advisory was issued about 1 month ago by π¨π¦, which recommended Normal Precautions.
Normal Precautions
about 1 month ago
Issued by π¨π¦
about 1 month ago
Issued by π¨π¦
Increased Caution
3 months ago
Issued by πΊπΈ
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:
- Consult the Rwanda Biomedical Centre’s website for detailed health information in Rwanda.
- Learn more about the signs and symptoms of Marburg Virus Disease as well as risk factors.
- Check with your travel insurance provider on evacuation options should you fall ill while in Rwanda.
- Visit the Embassy website and review the latest Alerts and Messages.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Rwanda.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel..
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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3 months ago
Issued by πΊπΈ
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:
- Consult the Rwanda Biomedical Centre’s website for detailed health information in Rwanda.
- Learn more about the signs and symptoms of Marburg Virus Disease as well as risk factors.
- Check with your travel insurance provider on evacuation options should you fall ill while in Rwanda.
- Visit the Embassy website and review the latest Alerts and Messages.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Rwanda.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel..
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.