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Updated information to border crossings between Rwanda and DRC and addition…

FCDO: restrictions apply in partsMay 20, 2026

Updated information to border crossings between Rwanda and DRC and addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May.

📌 What the official source added

Updated information to border crossings between Rwanda and DRC and addition of information about a declaration of an Ebola outbreak in DRC on 15 May ('Warnings and insurance' and ‘Health’ pages).

🧳 What travelers should check

  • Check the latest entry rules for your passport and route.
  • Confirm document validity and any health or transit requirements.
  • Recheck shortly before departure because rules can change.

🔗 Official source

Open UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) ↗

FCDO advice is written for British nationals. Other travelers should also check advice from their own government. TripPlanning does not independently verify conditions on the ground.

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