Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
E-visa Available For Most Nationalities.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit
$5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
112
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Good
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Mtn Mobile Money,airtel Money
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10% In Restaurants
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Public.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs
Topics to Avoid
Genocide historyPolitics
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Muraho
moo-rah-ho
Goodbye
Urabeho
oo-rah-beh-ho
Please
Nyabuna
nyah-boo-nah
Thank you
Urakoze
oo-rah-koh-zeh
Sorry
Mbabarira
m-bah-ba-ree-rah
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Uravuga Icyongereza?
oo-rah-vu-gah ee-chon-ge-reh-zah?
I don’t understand
Sinumva
see-noom-vah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Urashobora kuvuga buhoro, nyabuna?
oo-rah-shoh-boh-rah koo-voo-gah boo-ho-roh, nyah-boo-nah?
Can you help me, please?
Urashobora kumfasha, nyabuna?
oo-rah-shoh-boh-rah koom-fah-shah, nyah-boo-nah?
What does this mean?
Ibi bisobanuye iki?
ee-bee bee-soh-bah-noo-yeh kee?