Rwanda: Officials amend COVID-19-related domestic measures effective Jan. 27 /update 41

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Officials in Rwanda have amended the country's COVID-19-related domestic measures effective Jan. 27. Individuals in the country must be fully vaccinated to access public spaces and events; the government also requires all business employees to be fully vaccinated. The nationwide nightly curfew is now in effect 00:01-04:00. All businesses must close by 23:00.

Further measures are detailed below.

Domestic Measures

• Conferences and meetings may not exceed 75 percent capacity. All participants must be vaccinated and present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the start of the event.

• Public offices may operate at 50 percent capacity only, while private sector offices may operate at 75 percent capacity.

• Nightclubs and concerts are set to reopen.

• Bars and restaurants are allowed to operate at 75 percent capacity; all customers must be fully vaccinated.

• Places of worship may only operate at 75 percent capacity.

• Public transport may operate at full capacity, providing operators and passengers are fully vaccinated.

• Social gatherings are allowed to resume; however, they must not exceed 50 percent capacity indoors or 75 percent capacity outdoors; all attendees should be vaccinated and provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the event.

International Travel Restrictions

• All arriving and departing passengers at Kigali International Airport (KGL) must provide a COVID-19 PCR test taken 72 hours before departure or arrival. All Rwandans departing from Rwanda must be fully vaccinated.

• All international passengers must complete the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before arrival.

• Arriving passengers are required to quarantine for 24 hours on arrival at a designated hotel at their own cost. Passengers will be tested on arrival and on day three after arrival.

• Entry via land borders remains restricted; permitted land arrivals are subject to similar entry requirements.

Authorities will review and update the nation's COVID-19 measures after one month.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Rwandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Twitter)
Rwandan Ministry of Health
RwandAir
World Health Organization (WHO)
Passenger Locator Form