Rwanda

Rwanda uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type J.

Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (symbol: Fr), code RWF.

Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 francs.

Tipping is expected in Rwanda since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages.

Automatic teller machines (local names: ATM, guichet automatique bancaire (GAB) or distributeur automatique de billets (DAB)) are rare in Rwanda. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Rwanda is on average 9.9 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Rwanda is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

You can buy a SIM card for about 791.02 RWF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Airtel, MTN or kt Rwanda.

Rwanda uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Rwanda upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Rwanda, dial +, then 250 (the country code for Rwanda), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Rwanda.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.