Rwanda: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- A free 30-day visa on arrival is available to British citizens under the Commonwealth arrangements. Check the visa category for other purposes or nationalities.
- Hotels, lodges and many businesses in Kigali accept cards, but other expenses often require cash. Some ATMs do not accept foreign cards.
Inreis en visa
British citizen passport: A free 30-day visa on arrival is available to British citizens under the Commonwealth arrangements. Check the visa category for other purposes or nationalities. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival; one blank page.
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Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.
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- Hotels, lodges and many businesses in Kigali accept cards, but other expenses often require cash. Some ATMs do not accept foreign cards.
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Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Keep to the right under the road-traffic rules; obey traffic signs and police directions.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
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Klimaat
Official current travel advice identifies February–May and September–December as the main rainy seasons; floods can disrupt roads.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- februari: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- maart: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- april: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- mei: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- augustus: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
- september: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- oktober: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- november: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
- december: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
Beste seizoen: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
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Wat mee te nemen
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.