Rwanda Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of June 3, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 3 of 4 · as of June 3, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
Last updated June 10, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about travel between Rwanda and DRC for humanitarian missions and essential travel (‘Entry requirements’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 3, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Rwanda since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Rwanda safe? What the official advisory says
in Rwanda due to crime , unrest and health risks. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Rwanda due to the Health situation.
Health
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern .
Crime
Petty crime like pickpocketing is a risk in urban areas. More serious incidents are less common but can happen. This includes burglary or targeted theft. Stay aware of your surroundings.
Unrest
Armed groups, individuals, and military forces often clash in nearby countries. The ongoing violence in these areas has the risk of spilling over into Rwanda.
Do not travel within 10 kilometers of Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to unrest .
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 3, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Rwanda travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Rwanda?
As of June 3, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
What does Level 3 mean?
Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
When did the Rwanda travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 3, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Rwanda?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (last updated June 10, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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