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Rwanda

Everything to have & know before you land in Rwanda.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 1475 RWF
Local time —
Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
Dial +250
Drives right
Plug C, J · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around July.

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eVisa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsMost nationalities must obtain online visa before arrivalSource · Rwanda Immigration
Yellow Fever VaccineRequired💉 HealthMandatory vaccination for entry into RwandaSource · CDC Travel Recommendations
Water PrecautionsRequired💉 HealthAlways drink bottled or boiled water to prevent illness
Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthRecommended for comprehensive medical coverage in Rwanda
Last reviewed 2026-07-09. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Rwanda

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 3

Reconsider travel

There was no change to the advisory level. The 3 areas of increased risk were combined into 1. The Advisory Summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Rwanda due to crime and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the entire Do not travel to within 10 kilometers of Rwanda s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to unrest. Advisory Summ

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.