COVID-19 Information Last updated: 10/2022 The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers . Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions . Entry and Exit Requirements Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No Is a …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 6 October, 2022 | Topics: Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, Quarantine, Travel Restrictions, Virus
Health Alert – Updated Requirements for Air Travelers to the United States Location: U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (December 3, 2021) Event: On December 6, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 4 December, 2021 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (February 3, 2021) Location: Kigali, Rwanda Event: Extension of Kigali Lockdown and Other Updated COVID-19 Prevention Measures On February 2, 2021, the Government of Rwanda announced updated COVID-19 prevention measures, extending existing measures countrywide including the current lockdown of Kigali from February 3 through February 7, 2021. From February 8 through February 22, 2021, the following …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Alert, U.S. Citizen Services
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 1 October, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: elections
Absentee Voting Week is September 27- October 4. Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 3 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: absentee voting week, voting
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (April 6, 2020) Location: Kigali, Rwanda Event: Reminder – Ethiopian Airlines Flight on Friday, April 10 at 15:50 Ethiopian Airlines has announced a flight departing on Friday, April 10 at 15:50 from Kigali to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Bole International Airport/ADD) with a connection to Washington, D.C. (Dulles International Airport/IAD). Please discuss connections from Dulles to …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid-19, Health Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (April 5, 2020) Location: Kigali, Rwanda Event: Ethiopian Airlines Flight — Friday, April 10 at 15:50 Ethiopian Airlines has announced a flight departing on Friday, April 10 at 15:50 from Kigali to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Bole International Airport/ADD) with a connection to Washington, D.C. (Dulles International Airport/IAD). From Dulles International Airport, additional connections to other …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid-19, Health Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (April 4, 2020) Location: Rwanda Event: 89 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Rwanda On April 3, the Rwandan Ministry of Health confirmed 84 cases of COVID-19 in Rwanda. The Embassy continues to communicate with the airlines and expects to announce an additional flight departing from Rwanda soon. If you wish to return to …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid-19, Health Alert
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (April 3, 2020) Location: Rwanda Event: 84 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Rwanda On April 2, the Rwandan Ministry of Health confirmed 84 cases of COVID-19 in Rwanda. The Embassy expects to announce an additional flight departing from Rwanda soon. If you wish to return to the United States or think you may want …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (March 28, 2020) Location: Rwanda Event: 54 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Rwanda On March 27, the Rwandan Ministry of Health confirmed 54 cases of COVID-19 in Rwanda. On March 21, the government of Rwanda implemented measures for an initial period of two weeks to limit the spread of COVID-19. …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid-19, Health Alert
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (March 27, 2020) Location: Rwanda Event: Reminder – Email Embassy for Travel Information Alerts At this moment, we know of no upcoming commercial flights. As we continue to discuss an additional flight with commercial airlines, we need to know how many Americans want to return to the United States as soon as …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid-19
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (March 26, 2020) Location: Rwanda Event: Americans Seeking to Return to the United States The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. We recognize this has been a challenging period for many Americans, particularly those of you seeking to return to the United States after the suspension …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (March 25, 2020) Location: Kigali, Rwanda Event: Airlines with Upcoming Departures from Kigali – Wednesday, March 25 U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. Embassy Kigali is aware of only two airlines continuing operations at …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, flight
TUESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE March 24, 2020 The U.S. Embassy Kigali has helped to arrange a special flight departing Kigali International Airport for Doha on Wednesday afternoon, March 25 on Qatar Airways. Ticketing options will be visible and available very soon this afternoon, if not already. Any Americans of Lawful Permanent Residents who are interested in …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, flight
MONDAY EVENING UPDATE March 23, 2020 The U.S. Embassy Kigali expects the announcement of a special flight departing Kigali International Airport for Doha on Wednesday, March 25 on Qatar Airways. The flight will be available online for purchase as soon as it is confirmed. Any Americans who are interested in departing for the United States …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (March 21, 2020) Location: Rwanda Event: Government of Rwanda Announces New Restrictions Effective at 11:59 pm on March 21, the government of Rwanda has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Unnecessary movements outside the house are not permitted. All Employees should work from home, except for those providing essential …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Health Alert
March 20, 2020 The U.S. Embassy understands that the suspension of flights in and out of Kigali after March 20, 2020, will make it difficult for American citizens seeking to return to the United States. Airlines, including KLM, may be able to operate a very limited number of additional flights on an emergency basis. It …
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By U.S. Embassy Rwanda | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy in Kigali | Tags: U.S. Citizens