Travel Warnings & Advice

For the latest travel advice and warnings, contact the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Travel Advice Unit
Consular Directorate
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Old Admiralty Building
London SW1A 2PA

Telephone: 0845 850 2829
Fax: 020 7008 0155

Web: www.fco.gov.uk

Foreign travellers are advised to avoid the rural border areas with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. There remains a residual risk of incursions by armed groups operating from both countries. Visitors are strongly advised to seek local advice if they intend to travel close to these border areas and should exercise caution at all times.

For further advice contact a local government travel advice department.