Rwanda – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Advisory Issued May 17, 2026
Reconsider travel
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
On May 15, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions) 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
There is an increased risk of crime in Rwanda. This includes petty crime like pickpocketing or purse snatching, as well as violent crime like mugging, armed robbery, or assault.
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.
Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.rwa.html
Originally Published: May 17, 2026