Logistics
COVID-19 and Other Health Information
Please be advised that there are several COVID-19 rules and regulations that may affect Forum participants. The link below provides you with up-to-date information.
Visas
All citizens of the world are issued visas upon arrival at all border posts without prior application.
Diplomatic Passport Holders: Delegates holding passport, Service/Official passport or AU/UN Laissez-Passer traveling for official duty are exempted from visa fees.
Please note the Visa called “V5-Conference and meetings” is compulsory. This visa is issued to a foreigner who intends to enter Rwanda for a conference, meeting, workshop, or any other related activity.
As of 6 March 2020, the Government of Rwanda has put in place a new visa regime. Nationals of the African Union, Commonwealth and Francophonie member states can get a 30-day visa on arrival (no payment required).
Nationals of all other countries can receive visas on arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land borders. The visa fee upon arrival is USD 50.
Kindly have your valid passport (not less than 6 months to expiry), confirmation of registration, and hotel booking. Full details can be found on the website of the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.
Delegates are responsible for ensuring that they have the appropriate visa for travel. SEforALL takes no responsibility for unsuccessful visa requests.
Hotel accommodation in Kigali
Participants are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodation at their own cost. Discount accommodation rates are currently being discussed and this section will be updated regularly.
| Hotel | Address |
|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Hotel (website) |
KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali Tel: +250 252 252 252 |
| Kigali Marriott Hotel (website) | KN 3 Avenue, Nyarugenge District, Kigali Tel: +250 222 111 111 |
| Kigali Serena Hotel (website) | KN 3 Avenue, Kigali Tel: +250 788 184 500 |
| Hotel De Mille Collines (website) | 2 KN 6 Avenue, Kigali Tel: +250 788 192 530 |
| Park Inn by Radisson Blu (website) | Avenue de Kiyovu & Res des Parcs Plot 5457 Tel: +250 788 132 500 |
| Lemigo Hotel (website) | KG 624 St, Kigali Tel: +250 784 040 924 |
Useful information
Kigali International Airport (IATA: KGL, ICAO: HRYR), is the main international airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. The airport is located on the outskirts of Kanombe, southeast of Kigali, about 5 km from the city centre by expressway and about 10km from the central business district of the Rwandan capital.
Kigali International Airport airport is located approximately 15 minutes from the Forum venue, the Kigali Convention Centre.
Taxis are available 24 hours a day at Kigali International Airport. They are mostly white with a horizontal strip of colour. Most do not have meters and any rate in Kigali or outside Kigali must be negotiated with the driver before entering the vehicle. The official rates are, from the airport, RWF 2500 for the first kilometre traveled and 600 RWF per additional kilometre.
Kigali's urban transport network is one of the most modern and best organized in Africa. Most buses today are equipped with Wi-Fi and public transport is safe and comfortable. Several lines pass on the KN5 road and provide a stop within 400 metres of the terminal. Travel rates are per single trip (RWF 300 on average), per day (600 RWF) or monthly (RWF 10,000) and are particularly advantageous.
Kigali Bus Service (KBS) operates a line providing hourly direct shuttles between Kigali Airport and the Union Trade Center (UTC) in the business district of central Kigali. The price of this shuttle is RWF 1000.
Most hotels in Kigali arrange airport shuttles for a price ranging between USD 25-35. Several VIP hosting services also propose this type of personalized service.
SEforALL is not responsible for medical, accident and travel insurance, for compensation for death or disability, for loss of or damage to personal property, and for any other costs or losses that may be incurred during travel time or the period of participation. In this context, it is strongly recommended that you obtain international medical insurance for the entire period of participation, including travel time.
The Rwandan Ministry of Health requires all travelers coming from countries endemic to Yellow Fever to produce proof of vaccination at border posts. Delegates without proof of vaccination will be immunized at the airport clinic at a cost of 40 US Dollars.
Please note that English will be the official language of the 2022 SEforALL Forum.
Security and access will be enforced at the 2022 SEforALL Forum. Registration badges must be displayed at all times. Registration and badges are not transferrable and under no circumstances should your badge be lent to another participant.
The currency of Rwanda is the Rwandan Franc. Credit and Debit cards are accepted at midrange and top-end tourist hotels and restaurants. Please note that ATM is available at the Venue.
Fire Department – 111
Emergency (police) – 112
Traffic accidents – 113
Gender-based violence – 3512
General Assistance(Toll-free from a local line): 997
For Rwanda: +250
GMT +2 / UTC+2
In Rwanda, the power plugs and sockets are type C and J.
The electricity supply in Rwanda is 220/240V AC. It is advisable to bring your own round, two-prong adapter, and transformer for 110V AC.
Find out more about Kigali, Rwanda and touristic activities.
Visit website As part of an environmental protection policy, plastic bags are not allowed into Rwanda.
Passengers entering Kigali International Airport, or any other border posts with plastic bags are required to discard them, and are supplied with an environmentally friendly alternative at a cost ranging between USD 2- USD 6