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Rwanda Travel Guide

Kigali Capital
RWF Currency
Kinyarwanda Language
+250 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview E-visa Available For Most Nationalities.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Visa application, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit $5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overcharging by taxi drivers
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 112
Response Speed Medium
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Mtn Mobile Money,airtel Money
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10% In Restaurants
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Public.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs
Topics to Avoid
Genocide historyPolitics

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Muraho
moo-rah-ho
Goodbye
Urabeho
oo-rah-beh-ho
Please
Nyabuna
nyah-boo-nah
Thank you
Urakoze
oo-rah-koh-zeh
Sorry
Mbabarira
m-bah-ba-ree-rah
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Uravuga Icyongereza?
oo-rah-vu-gah ee-chon-ge-reh-zah?
I don’t understand
Sinumva
see-noom-vah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Urashobora kuvuga buhoro, nyabuna?
oo-rah-shoh-boh-rah koo-voo-gah boo-ho-roh, nyah-boo-nah?
Can you help me, please?
Urashobora kumfasha, nyabuna?
oo-rah-shoh-boh-rah koom-fah-shah, nyah-boo-nah?
What does this mean?
Ibi bisobanuye iki?
ee-bee bee-soh-bah-noo-yeh kee?

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Disclaimer

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