Rwanda has updated the current Covid-19 prevention measures!

The Government of Rwanda has reviewed the current Covid-19 prevention measures and announced an update. The existing measures will get extended countrywide - including the current lockdown of Kigali - from 03 February 2021 through 07 February 2021. 

From 08 February 2021 until 22 February 2021, the following measures will be in effect in the city of Kigali:

• Movements will be prohibited between 19:00 and 04:00.
• Public offices will be closed.
• Private businesses will resume with essential staff at not more than 30% capacity. Business resuming operations must close by 17:00.
• All schools (public and private), including universities, will remain closed.
• Movement between Kigali and other provinces and districts in Rwanda will not be permitted, except for essential services or tourism.
• Tourism activity will continue in strict adherence with Covid-19 guidelines. Tourists must possess negative Covid-19 test results. Travellers, including drivers, traveling to tourism entities within Kigali and other provinces and districts in Rwanda are required to complete and submit movement requests through the Tourism Movement Facilitation Form. Travellers are also required to send copies of negative COVID-19 test results to visitrwanda@rbd.rw at least 24 hours prior to the trip. More information is found here.
• Public transport will resume within Kigali and should not exceed 50% capacity. Motorcycle taxis will be permitted to carry passengers.
• Physical meetings, events, and gatherings will not be permitted.
• Gyms and recreational centers will remain closed. All swimming pools will be closed except for those at hotels hosting tested guests. Only individual sports will be permitted from 05:00 to 09:00.
• Restaurants and cafés will only provide take-away service. All bars will remain closed.
• Places of worship will remain closed.

From 08 February 2021 until 22 February 2021, the following measures will be in effect in all other areas of Rwanda (outside of Kigali): 

• Movements will be prohibited between 19:00 and 04:00.
• Movement between districts will be prohibited.
• Schools will continue operating with appropriate COVID-19 prevention measures.
• Places of worship will remain closed.
• All social gatherings will be prohibited.
• Public transportation, including motorcycle taxis, will continue operating.
• All bars will remain closed.
• Public gyms and swimming pools will be restricted from the public with the exception of tested guests staying at hotels.

Updated procedures for arrival to Rwanda from 08 February 2021:

• Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali will remain open.
• Arriving passengers must present a negative PCR Covid-19 test result taken within 72 hours of first departure to Rwanda.
• All arriving passengers must self-quarantine for 7 days and take a PCR Covid-19 test at the end Rwanof this period.