Check Rwanda's live entry and security notices immediately before travel. Under a temporary Ebola prevention measure announced in May 2026, foreign nationals who visited or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the previous 30 days are denied entry. Current official advice also warns against travel close to parts of the DRC border. Rwanda otherwise offers visa on arrival to all nationalities, but the fee and permitted stay depend on citizenship; carry a passport valid for at least six months and any required yellow-fever certificate. Move and YEGO are Kigali's main ride apps. Uber and Bolt do not operate. A Rwandan-numbered SIM is useful for driver calls and can be registered with a passport. MTN Mobile Money is widely accepted, but opening and funding it is an optional local setup, not something every short visitor needs. Bring physical cards and Rwandan francs as fallbacks. Book gorilla permits only through the official RDB portal or a verified operator; the standard foreign visitor permit is US$1,500 as of August 2026. Do not bring plastic carrier bags, and declare drones at entry.
An optional interface for Rwanda's dominant local wallet after you obtain a Rwandan MTN number and complete passport-based registration.
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