Renting a car in Rwanda with intentions of crossing the borders to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania or Congo while on Self Drive is no big hassle with Crystal Car Hire. Enjoy a Self Drive Voyage during the Expedition Holiday while we take care of whatever you need to cross. If you prefer to hire 1 car for your entire holiday instead of thinking of a Car Hire in Uganda, Crystal car hire offer you the great Complete Guide about Border Crossing for those on Self drive.
East African Border Crossing Essentials:
1. Passport and Visas
To cross the borders with in East African, you will be required to have your passport with you, except for passport holders residing in Uganda or Rwanda do not require a visa to visit Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi.
2 Letter of authority
If you are crossing the borders on a rented car from Rwanda, you are required to have a letter from the car rental company detailing the purpose of hire and permission to drive the vehicle across the country.
3 International Driver’s Permit or National Drivers License
Although not compulsory this is recommended for everyone driving in foreign countries however The Local English driver’s license is recognized in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.
4. COMESA Sticker
If you’re traveling from Rwanda across borders vehicles should bear a Comesa sticker which designates that they are foreign vehicles . You will be required to visit the COMESA Officer who will sell you the Insurance at $30
5. Vehicle Registration/Vehicle License Papers
A certified copy of vehicle registration/vehicle license papers is acceptable at the border posts. Must be accompanied with a letter from the company giving you the authorization to take the vehicle across the border, and must indicate dates. Both the letter and license papers should be signed by the car Owner. If you are not the registered owner of the vehicle, please carry an affidavit from the police giving you authorization from the Company /owner to take the vehicle abroad.
