Current travel advisories for Rwanda
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Last Update: Saturday, 02. December 2023 at 08:02
We advice caution when travelling to Rwanda.
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Current situation : 2.8 / 5
Rwanda is a country in Africa (Eastern Africa) with around 11 million citizens and a land mass of 26,338 km². We detected travel advisories from 5 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.6 / 5
Rwanda shares land borders with 4 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.6 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Burundi (4.2), Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.7), Uganda with (3.5) and Tanzania with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/rwanda
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution elsewhere in Rwanda due to crime (level 2 of 4).
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/rwanda
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.
Reisewarnstufe: 0
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New Zealand government
https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/rwanda
Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel to Rwanda's borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Burundi due to the unpredictable security situation, and the risk of banditry and cross-border incursions by armed groups (level 3 of 4).
Reisewarnstufe: 4
Avoid non-essential travel / High Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise Increased Caution in:
The Rwanda-Burundi border due to armed conflict.
The Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border due to armed conflict.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Rwanda.
Danger level: 1
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/rwanda
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/RW
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta normal försiktighet -
Danger level: 2
Travel is usually safe. .
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 11 million
- Covering landmass
- 26,338 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Franc (RWF)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- RW
- Phone prefix
- +250
- Top Level Domain
- .rw
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Rwanda (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Rwanda.
Is Rwanda safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Rwanda. The risk index is at 2.8 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Rwanda?
We currently know of 5 countries having issued advisories for Rwanda.
What countries does Rwanda share land borders with?
Rwanda shares land borders with 4 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.6 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Burundi (4.2), Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.7), Uganda with (3.5) and Tanzania with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.