Rwanda on Monday revised tourism permit rules to allow tourists planning to visit the country to reschedule their travel plans and restrict international travel in the face of the global spread of COVID-19, said Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in a statement.
“RDB recognizes that under the current global environment, some tourists may find it necessary to reschedule their travel plans and restrict international travel and as a result of cancelation/postponement rules have been revised,” said the statement.
According to new rules, tourists who wish to postpone their park permits because of flight cancelation or travel ban or being infected with of COVID-19 have up to 2 years to postpone their bookings at no extra cost, said the statement.
Tourists who purchased low season discounted permits for mountain gorilla trekking are free to postpone and consume them anytime within a period of 2 years, it said.
According to the statement, the country has removed 30-day requirement and 7-day notice period prior to the visit date for tour operators to have submitted the final payment for reserved permits and for tourists to postpone their park permits respectively.
Tourists who purchased discounted permits for mountain gorillas trekking are free to postpone and consume them anytime within a period of 2 years, according to new rules.
According to RDB, all changes made by tourists and tour operators will be subject to submission of official documentation and availability.
“The offer, unless otherwise modified is available for six months with immediate effect and visits to national parks or any other attractions following such permit modifications must be conducted once and within two years from the date of signature,” said the statement.
The Rwandan government on Friday urged its citizens to be vigilant due global spread of COVID-19, warning people to avoid handshakes and close body contact such as hugging. Enditem
