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Nyagatare: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Nyagatare is a town in the North East of Rwanda. With a population of more than 100,000, it is one of the most populous settlements in the Eastern Province along with Rwamagana and Kibungo.

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Now in the cityNyagataresunset 05:47 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Exchange rateRF 1,478.6per 1 $RWF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Nyagatare in pictures17 photos
Antoinetorrens · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Jul 19, 2004
Antoinetorrens · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Jul 19, 2004
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

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

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Kigali International Airport KGL77 km away — the nearest airport
Savannah Airstrip KHX94 km from the centre
Goma International Airport GOM128 km from the centre