ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
NO
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate:
YES
Form pre-travel:
YES
Test on arrival:
YES
Screening on arrival:
YES
Quarantine on arrival:
NO
Test during stay:
NO
RETURN REQUIREMENTS
Test pre-return travel:
YES
Test on return:
NO
Quarantine on return:
NO
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
NO
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate:
YES
Form pre-travel:
YES
Test on arrival:
YES
Screening on arrival:
YES
Quarantine on arrival:
NO
Test during stay:
NO
RETURN REQUIREMENTS
Test pre-return travel:
YES
Test on return:
NO
Quarantine on return:
NO
Vaccinated Requirements | |
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Entry Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors | |
Proof of vaccination: | Not required |
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate: | Antigen test |
Test time: |
You must present a negative Antigen (lateral flow) test taken 72 hours prior to departure to Rwanda. Tests are not applicable for accompanied children under 5 years old. |
On arrival: |
On arrival you will be required to take a COVID19 PCR test at your own cost. This test is mandatory regardless of vaccination status. You will need to self isolate until a negative result is received. Tests cost approximated $60USD. |
Form pre-travel: |
A Traveller Health Declaration form will need to be completed before travel. Please check on the link below to see when you are able to complete the form needed for your destination. You may need to either complete this form electronically, or print out and take with you to show at the airport of departure and arrival. It is important that you check the form as early as you can for time frames as this may need to be completed up to 7 days before travel, or as little as 24 hours before travel. |
Traveller Health Declaration: | https://www.rbc.gov.rw/index.php?id=188 |
Return Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors | |
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Test pre-return travel: |
Rwanda requires departing travellers to test negative before departure. You will therefore need to take a COVID-19 PCR test no more than 3 days (72 hours) before departure from Rwanda. |
Test on return: |
Not required |
Quarantine on return: |
Not required |
FURTHER INFORMATION | |
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Foreign Office Advice: | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda |
Local regulations: | You should ensure you wear a face mask in all public spaces whether indoors or outside. You should also follow social distancing guidance. If you are travelling to a national park and are over the age of 5 you will need to present a negative COVID19 test result taken within 72 hours. You will also need to show a negative test result taken no more than 72 hours prior when staying in hotels in Rwanda. |
Unvaccinated Requirements | |
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Entry Requirements for Unvaccinated Visitors | |
Proof of vaccination: | Not required |
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate: | PCR Test |
PCR Test locations: | https://covidtraveladvice.kuoni.co.uk/pcr-test-locations |
Test time: |
You must present a negative Antigen (lateral flow) test taken 72 hours prior to departure to Rwanda. Tests are not applicable for accompanied children under 5 years old. |
On arrival: |
On arrival you will be required to take a COVID19 PCR test at your own cost. This test is mandatory regardless of vaccination status. You will need to self isolate until a negative result is received. Tests cost approximated $60USD. |
Form pre-travel: | Details to be confirmed |
Traveller Health Declaration: | https://www.rbc.gov.rw/index.php?id=188 |
RETURN REQUIREMENTS FOR UNVACCINATED VISITORS | |
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Test pre-return travel: |
Rwanda requires departing travellers to test negative before departure. You will therefore need to take a COVID-19 PCR test no more than 3 days (72 hours) before departure from Rwanda. |
Test on return: |
Not required |
Quarantine on return: |
Not required |
FURTHER INFORMATION | |
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Foreign Office Advice: | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda |
Local regulations: | You should ensure you wear a face mask in all public spaces whether indoors or outside. You should also follow social distancing guidance. If you are travelling to a national park and are over the age of 5 you will need to present a negative COVID19 test result taken within 72 hours. You will also need to show a negative test result taken no more than 72 hours prior when staying in hotels in Rwanda. |
Remember to check countries you’re due to transit through as well as your destination.
The Information contained on this page is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is provided as guidance only and is subject to review and change. Please check with official sources before booking and again regularly prior to travel, as information and requirements can change frequently and with little notice. Please visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice or visit gov.uk/travelaware for country-specific information.
Last updated: 14.04.2022 at 14:54