Rwanda Travel Advisory — Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel in Rwanda due to crime, unrest and health risks.

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. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Crime

Petty crime like pickpocketing is a risk in urban areas. More serious incidents are less common but can happen. This includes burglary or targeted theft. Stay aware of your surroundings.

Unrest

Armed groups, individuals, and military forces often clash in nearby countries. The ongoing violence in these areas has the risk of spilling over into Rwanda.

Do not travel within 10 kilometers of Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to unrest.

This is a summary of public U.S. government information, refreshed daily. Conditions can change rapidly — always confirm the current advisory at travel.state.gov and review your destination's U.S. Embassy guidance before traveling. 50PlusHub is not affiliated with the U.S. government.