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Updated Information For Arriving & Departing Passengers In Rwanda

Updated Information for Arriving & Departing Passengers in Rwanda

Here is the updated information for arriving & departing Passengers in Rwanda, the following covid-19 travel guidelines and procedures are in place for travelers, effective immediately. However, these guidelines will be regularly reviewed and revised in light of health conditions. BOOK NOW

Before Departure

  1. Covid-19 testing is no longer a requirement prior to boarding the flight to Rwanda. However, regular covid-19 testing is encouraged.
  2. The passenger locator form is no longer a requirement before departure for all tourists/passengers that are visiting Rwanda.

Arrival

  1. An additional covid test is no longer required upon arrival at Kigali international airport.
  2. Certain meeting venues and national parks require covid-19 tests. Testing is available at health facilities and other designated sites for 5,000 RWF (0r US$5) for rapid antigen tests and 50,000 RWF (or US$50) for PCR tests (required for access at Volcanoes National Park & Nyungwe Forest National Park for primate trekking in Rwanda). Rwanda citizens pay a subsidized cost for PCR tests of 30,000 RWF (or USD$30)
  3. Face masks are no longer mandatory in Rwanda, but people are encouraged to wear a face mask in public indoors/in closed spaces.
  4. In addition, the public is urged to get frequently tested while continuing to observe preventive measures including social distancing and hand hygiene.

Test Results

Test results will be shared by SMS and via the online portal.

Departure

  1. A covid test is no longer a requirement to depart Rwanda by air. However, covid testing (at your own cost) is available for all travelers whose final destination requires one at health centers and other designated sites.
  2. All Rwandan travelers aged 12 years and above must show proof of full vaccination before departing Rwanda by air. Fully vaccinated for people aged 18 years and above means having two doses and a booster when eligible (administered three months after the second dose).

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Effective & Immideaiately 07th October 2024.

Information Note for Passengers Departing from Rwanda.

  • Travelers should monitor for MVD symptoms, including fever, severe headaches, muscle aches, vomiting, and diarrhea, before departing from Rwanda and seek medical advice immediately if they experience these symptoms.
  • Expect routine temperature checks using Thermo-Scan Cameras and the use of hand sanitizing stations.
  • All passengers exiting the country will be asked to answer a short symptom-screening questionnaire with RBC staff to ensure their well-being and the safety of others. Alternatively, passengers can complete a declaration form here, download the QR code, and present it upon arrival at the airport.

REMINDER: Rwanda's proven ability to manage public health challenges ensures a safe environment for all travelers.

The country's commitment to scientific and evidence-based responses, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, remains a priority in safeguarding the well-being of everyone in Rwanda.