Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities; Can Be Obtained On Arrival.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
119
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Cash Essential
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Expected In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $70
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Public Spaces.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsEthnic tensions
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Ndaguhaye
N-dah-goo-hah-yeh
Goodbye
Urugendo rwiza
Oo-roo-gen-do roo-ee-zah
Please
Nyabuna
N-yah-boo-nah
Thank you
Urakoze
Oo-rah-koh-zeh
Sorry
Mbabarira
M-bah-bah-ree-rah
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Uravuga icyongereza?
Oo-rah-vu-gah ee-chon-geh-rah-zah?
I don’t understand
Sinumva
See-noom-vah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Urashobora kuvuga buhoro, nyabuna?
Oo-rah-shoh-bah-rah koo-voo-gah boo-hoh-roh, n-yah-boo-nah?
Can you help me, please?
Urashobora kumfasha, nyabuna?
Oo-rah-shoh-bah-rah koom-fah-shah, n-yah-boo-nah?
What does this mean?
Ibi bisobanura iki?
Ee-bee bee-soh-bah-noo-rah ee-kee?