IOM RWANDA COVID-19 RESPONSE

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Rwanda took several measures in order to strengthen the country’s ability to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmissions, including of limiting large gatherings and encouraging remote working arrangements. In addition, a curfew was put in place to prevent unnecessary movements and land borders were closed, except for goods, cargo and returning Rwandan citizens or legal residents. International passenger flights resumed on the 1st of August 2020. Arriving passengers must present a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to their departure. Upon arrival passengers are required to take a PCR test. Departing passengers must present a negative PCR test.