Travel advisory · RwandaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Rwanda.The warnings cover only these areas: Border region 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
- Border region with the Democratic Republic of the Congo · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, New Zealand
Also named by one government: Rubavu district (including Gisenyi and Gisenyi-Goma border crossing) (New Zealand), 10 km strip along the DRC border in Rusizi District (UK), Bugesera border areas (Italy), Gisagara border areas (Italy), Karongi border areas (Italy), Kirehe border areas (Italy), Musanze border areas (Italy), Ngoma border areas (Italy), Nyabihu border areas (Italy), Nyamasheke border areas (Italy), Nyanza border areas (Italy), Rubavu border areas (Italy), Rusizi border areas (Italy), Rutsiro border areas (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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