Travel advisory · RwandaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Rwanda.The warnings cover only these areas: Rubavu district (Gisenyi and Gisenyi-Goma crossing), Rwanda border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
Areas with warnings
- Rubavu district (Gisenyi and Gisenyi-Goma crossing) · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy, New Zealand
- Rwanda border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, New Zealand
Also named by one government: Bugesera (Italy), Gisagara (Italy), Karongi (Italy), Kirehe (Italy), Musanze (Italy), Ngoma (Italy), Nyabihu (Italy), Nyamasheke (Italy), Nyanza (Italy), Rusizi District (Italy), Rusizi District: 10 km strip along DRC border (UK), Rutsiro (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Reconsider travel | Jun 4, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Take normal security precautions | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise normal safety and security precautions (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (en jaune) pour l'ensemble du pays | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 3, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
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