Rwanda
RwandaCross-border driving routes from Rwanda
Routes from Rwanda
You can drive from Rwanda into 4 neighbouring countries by road. Pick a destination below for the border crossing, whether the driving side changes, and the IDP format it accepts. An International Driving Permit is a certified translation of your national licence carried alongside the original, not a government-issued permit.
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Routes from Rwanda
Tap a neighbouring country for its border and IDP guide.
Rwanda → Burundi1949 GenevaRwanda → Democratic Republic of the Congo1949 GenevaRwanda → Tanzania1949 Geneva · side changesRwanda → Uganda1949 Geneva · side changes
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive out of Rwanda?
You should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence in most countries you drive into from Rwanda. The IDP is a certified translation of your licence, carried together with the original — not a government-issued permit and never a replacement for your licence. Whether it is required depends on the destination country, so open the route for the neighbour you are crossing into.
02
Which countries can I drive to from Rwanda?
Rwanda shares a land border you can cross by car with 4 countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Uganda. Each route guide covers the main crossing, the driving side, and local rules.
03
How fast can I get an IDP for the trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off from Rwanda.
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