Updated to remove the Level 4: Do Not Travel area near the border with Burundi and to reflect changes to the Level 4: Do Not Travel areas near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Exercise increased caution in Rwanda due to the potential for armed violence . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Rusizi District within 10 kilometers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border due to armed violence . Rubavu District within 1...
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Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC