Guidance

Rwanda: prisoner pack

Explanation of the legal and prison system to British nationals imprisoned in Rwanda.

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This guide aims to explain the legal and prison system to British nationals who are imprisoned. You can also read about how to apply for a transfer back to a UK prison.

Updates to this page

Published 6 June 2025
Last updated 6 June 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated to add the contact number for the British High Commission in Kigali.

  2. First published.

  3. Information has been updated on the section on visiting, time spent in custody, and new links to further sources of information have been added.

  4. This list has been updated to reflect the most relevant information to date.

  5. This guidance has been reviewed and updated with the latest available information.

  6. Rwanda Prisoner Pack

  7. Rwanda Prisoner Pack

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