Rwanda: General Travel Information
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Rwanda Franc (FRw) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of FRw5000, 1000, 500 and 100. Coins are in denominations of FRw50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Credit cards have very limited acceptance
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Visas are not required for nationals of the USA, Germany, Canada, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and the DRC. All other nationals will require a visa before travelling.
220 volts AC, 50Hz
2008
1 Jan New Year's Day.
28 Jan Democracy Day.
7 Apr Genocide Memorial Day.
1 May Labour Day.
1 Jul Independence Day.
4 Jul Liberation Day.
1 Aug Harvest Festival.
15 Aug Assumption.
8 Sep Culture Day.
25 Sep Republic Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.