Today 15 May 2021, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lifted travel restrictions  for a limited number of countries, including Rwanda. Rwanda is the only country in Africa with a “yellow” advice, which allows Dutch tourists and travellers to visit our country again.

This is great news for wildlife enthusiasts and tourists interested in a lifetime experience at the heart of Africa. After all, the “country of a thousand hills” is a unique destination on the African continent, due to its breath-taking landscape, its national parks, volcanoes and rainforests, its wildlife population, as well as its historical and cultural sites.

Not only will you find no less than fourteen (14) primatespecies in Rwanda – which you will not find anywhere elsein the world - , but Rwanda is also home to the famous mountain gorillas, which you can visit at the bottom of the Volcanoes National Park, the only region on earth – with surrounding areas - where those gorillas live. Add to this spotting the “Big Five” in Akagera National Park, water sports and outdoor paradise at Lake Kivu, as well as the unparalleled cultural history, and you will understand why Rwanda should be at the top of your list of countries to visit.

Rwanda, which is among the most stable and peaceful countries in the region, favours high-end tourism, combined with our obligation to conservation. In this regard, the country adopted a package of extensive hygiene and safety measures, in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Useful information for travellers

If you plan to visit Rwanda, you are required to complete a Passenger Locator Form before departure. It is advisable to do this no later than 48 hours before your departure to ensure that the data has been processed on time. You will receive a QR code that is required to enter Rwanda. You must also show a certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result upon entry. This certificate must not be older than 72 hours before your departure. This is not mandatory for children under 5 years old.

All travellers are tested again upon arrival in Rwanda, and they must await the result of this test in a hotel designated by the government. The costs for the extra tests and the hotel are for your own expense.

Wearing a facemask is mandatory in Rwanda. Regular disinfection of the hands is recommended. The social distancing rule applies. Payments should be made contactless as much as possible.

The protection and welfare of the vast numbers of primates living in Rwanda is an essential part of the guidelines. For example, tourists should keep at least ten (10) meters away from the primates in Nyungwe National Park and Volcanoes National Park.

After your stay in Rwanda, departure at the Kigali International Airport requires a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. However, as Rwanda is not among the risk countries in the Netherlands, you will not be required to provide a COVID-19 negative test or self-quarantine upon arrival in the Netherlands.

All current information and hygiene protocols in Rwanda can be found at:

https://www.visitrwanda.com/rwanda-reopens/

The most frequently asked questions:

https://www.visitrwanda.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Travel advice from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

www.nederlandwereldwereld.nl/landen/rwanda/reizen/reisadvies#anker-coronavirus

General travel information can be found at: www.VisitRwanda.com