{"threatLevel": "Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions", "description": "

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

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Exercise normal precautions in Rwanda. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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Exercise Increased Caution in:

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Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Rwanda.

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If you decide to travel to Rwanda:

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Rwanda-Burundi Border—Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
\nThe Nyungwe Forest National Park abuts the border with Burundi. Borders may not be clearly marked. It is required to obtain permits from the Rwanda Development Board prior to entry. Relations between Burundi and Rwanda are tense and there have been cross-border incursions and armed clashes.

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Rwanda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Border – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
\nArmed rebel and militia groups operate in DRC’s North and South Kivu provinces and Virunga Park. Borders may not be clearly marked and there have been cross-border incursions and armed clashes. It is required to obtain permits from the Rwanda Development Board prior to entry to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, which is adjacent to Virunga Park.

", "pubDate": "Mon, 31 Jul 2023", "country": "Rwanda"}