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Rwanda: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast.

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateRF 1,478.6per 1 $RWF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Cities to start with9

Highlights of the country

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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New information about vapes and e-cigarette bans in Rwanda and updated information about border measures introduced by the Rwandan Government in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • crime
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Reconsider travel in Rwanda due to crime , unrest and health risks. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Rwanda due to the Health situation. Health The U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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