Passenger COVID-19 testing fees in Rwanda

COVID-19 testing fees in Rwanda has now been made official, a medical service fee of 10 USD will be charged at the hotel as well as a 50 USD charge for COVID-19 testing. As of 1 August 2020, every traveler arriving in Rwanda on an international flight must consider paying COVID-19 testing fees in Rwanda.

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, passenger must adhere to set rules and regulation by Rwanda government as measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Below are steps to guide all passengers arriving starting from 1st August 2020.Book Now

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Once at the hotel, the following shall be the process:

• Step 1: You will be tested for COVID-19 and there will be a medical team to assist whenever needed. A medical service fee of 10USD will be charged at the hotel as well as a 50 USD charge for COVID-19 testing.
• The cost of COVID-19 test is 50USD per test. For further information on payment method for Covid-19 test please visit www.rbc.gov.rw
• Step 2: Wait for the test results to be received by SMS or email.
• Step 3: If your test result is negative, you will be invited to checkout or extend your stay in the same hotel at applicable hotel’s rates
• Step 4: If your test result is positive, you will be taken to a medical facility for specialized care at your own cost. We encourage passengers to have international travel insurance.

All passengers arriving must pay the COVID-19 testing fees in Rwanda before proceeding to one of 17 selected hotels for a minimum of 24 hours.

Below is a list of designated hotels in Kigali that guests must choose from for the first 24hrs while in the country.

1. Marriot Hotel
2. Radisson Blu Hotel
3. Kigali Serena Hotel
4. Hotel Des Milles Collines
5. Grand Legacy Hotel
6.  Lemigo Hotel
7. Gorillas Golf Hotel
8. Park Inn by Radisson
9. Ubumwe Grand Hotel
10. Karisimbi Hotel
11 Hotel Villa Portofino
12. Dove Hotel
13. The Nest Kigali
14. Quiet Haven Hotel
15. Great Season Hotel
16. The Mirror Hotel
17. Greenwich Hotel

The  Government  of  Rwanda  has  negotiated  special  rates  at  the  designated  hotels  for  the  waiting  period. All hotels for passengers arriving in Rwanda are located in Kigali City. Should a guest wish to remain in the hotel after receiving negative test results, they are welcome to extend their stay at the applicable hotel’s normal rates. Guests can also choose to book another hotel after receiving their negative test results.

Welcome to Rwanda and we are glad you have chosen to travel to Rwanda could be for your Gorilla trek tour and a visit to Nyungwe forests to track Chimpanzees in Rwanda.