The tournament is planned to be organized in a bubble.

Event COVID-19 & Hygiene Protocols: LINK (*Updated on 08.07.2021 10:00CET)

Reference before flight booking: https://www.visitrwanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Info-note-for-passengers-arriving-in-Rwanda.pdf

Travel to Rubavu:

As part of Government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the following is mandatory upon entry into Rwanda as of 19th February 2021:

•       All travelers arriving in Rwanda must have a negative COVID-19 certificate. The only accepted test is a SARS-CoV 2 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) performed within 72 hours prior to departure (meaning travelers must be tested and get results within 3 days of their first flight). Other tests, such as Rapid Diagnostics Tests (RDTs), are not accepted. COVID-19 Test is not mandatory for accompanied children under 5 years.

•       All travelers arriving in Rwanda must complete the passenger locator form and upload the COVID-19 test certificate before heading to the airport. Please see passenger locator form and list of designated transit hotels onwww.rbc.gov.rw.

•       All travelers arriving or transiting for up to 24 hours through Rwanda will be screened upon entry and take a second RT-PCR test on arrival. Sample collection will be conducted at the airport upon arrival and waiting for the results will be at designated transit hotels.

•       Travelers will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival at the airport. This is subject to the payment of 60 USD (50USD for covid-19 test and 10USD for specific logistics at the airport). For travelers who opt for a cash payment at arrival, the balance will be given in local currency (FRW). Travelers who do not use the payment methods provided on the passenger locator form may be required to pay again at arrival and claim for refund for any previous payment made.

•       All travelers transiting/connecting who are not leaving the airport and those who will leave the airport to go to the designated transit hotels for less than 24 hours will be screened upon entry and are not required to take a second test. This is not applicable for transiting travelers by land borders, in that case, travelers will be tested using RT-PCR Test and wait for the results at the designated transit hotels before proceeding.

•       All travelers are required to wait 24 hours for the results of their COVID-19 test taken upon arrival in a designated transit hotel. All COVID-19 prevention measures announced by the Ministry of Health must be respected during waiting the period. Please note that this is mandatory for all incoming travelers, including those who have received COVID-19 vaccine. For more details visit: www.rbc.gov.rw

 

Kigali International Airport is open and operational. 

Airlines using Kigali International Airport are Rwandair, Ethiopian, SN Brussels, KLM, Turkish airlines, Egyptair, Kenya airways and Qatar. For more information, visit www.rwandair.com

 

Key specific guidlines for Rubavu 2-star:

In addition to the above measures, the following measures will be observed:

•       Athletes, officials and staff will do COVID-19 Test before starting competitions;

•       Athletes will wear face mask all times except in training or match;

•       Technical staff will always wear face masks;

•       All participants will frequently wash their hands with soap & water or with hand sanitizer before entering training and competition area;

•       Training and competition area will frequently be cleaned while equipment and tools be disinfected before and after training and competition;

•       Food for athletes and officials will be served in area providing enough space to respect social distancing principle; 

•       A medical team in charge of Covid-19 management (testing if necessary, taking temperatures, assessing symptoms) will be put in place at the venue;

•       All participants will continue to strictly observe guidelines presented by Ministry of Health ;

•       Athletes and officials will stay in specific hotels reserved for only participants in the Rabavu 2-star, and will use designated buses;

•       Only tested fans (rapid test) can have access to the venue and will have a reserved area.