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Rwanda travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Exercise normal safety precautions to Rwanda. Rwanda is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Rwanda. Rwanda is part of Africa with main city at Kigali. Its Least Developed country with a population of 12M people. The main currency is Rwanda Franc. The languages spoken are Kinyarwanda, English and French.
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Rwanda

Exercise normal safety precautions

Weโ€™ve reviewed our advice for Rwanda. We havenโ€™t changed the level of our advice, exercise normal safety precautions. Higher levels apply in some areas.โ€ฏ We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Rwanda.ย  Higher levels apply in some areas.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Rwanda

Open for travel

For entry into Rwanda

International travel to Rwanda is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.

Other restrictions

Rwandan nationals must provide proof of full vaccination before departing Rwanda.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

Although restrictions are gradually lifting, proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test result is required to attend social gatherings. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Rwanda can be found at https://www.rbc.gov.rw/index.php?id=707

Use of masks

Face masks are not required but the use of a mask or covering is recommended when in public spaces.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating with limits to capacity in place.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open as usual.

Bars

Bars are open until 2 am.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open until 2 am.

Shops

Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer, face masks, and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Rwanda

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Accepting Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Partially Allowed

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