Visa Information
Visa on Arrival for all nationalities. 30 days. E-Visa also available online.
Apply at irembo.gov.rw for e-Visa or get Visa on Arrival at Kigali airport.
E-Visa: 3 business days. VOA: instant.
- Rwanda has one of the simplest visa processes in Africa.
- Plastic bags are BANNED — do not bring any into the country.
- Gorilla trekking permits cost $1,500 and must be booked months in advance.
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Safety & Health
One of the safest countries in Africa. Kigali is remarkably clean and safe. Violent crime is extremely rare. The country has transformed since the 1994 genocide into a model of order and safety.
- Almost no scams. Occasional overcharging for motorcycle taxis (motos).
- Unlicensed guides at genocide memorials — use official guides.
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended.
- Good healthcare in Kigali.
- Altitude varies — Kigali is at 1,500m.
- Yellow Fever certificate required.
- Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended.
Drink bottled or treated water.
Avoid the DRC border area. Otherwise Rwanda is extremely safe. Follow gorilla trekking rules strictly.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit the Genocide Memorial — it's profoundly moving and important.
- Trek to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
- Enjoy Kigali's growing restaurant and café scene.
- Don't discuss ethnicity — Rwanda has moved beyond Hutu/Tutsi labels.
- Don't bring plastic bags — they're banned and will be confiscated at the airport.
- Don't litter — Rwanda enforces cleanliness strictly.
Tip 10% at restaurants. Gorilla trekking guides: $20–30 per person. Hotel staff: small tips appreciated.
Casual but neat. Kigali is more formal than typical African capitals. Smart-casual for restaurants.
Christian majority (Catholic and Protestant). Mosques present. All faiths coexist peacefully. Dress modestly at religious sites.
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