First Day Abroad

Emergency numbers and help in Rwanda

Part of the Rwanda arrival guide.

This information may change. Always check the official source.Last verified: August 2026 by

112 for police and ambulance, 111 for fire.

The numbers

ServiceNumber
Police112
Ambulance112
Fire111

Notes

  • 112 covers both police and ambulance, which is the number to remember.
  • 111 is fire, and it is the odd one out. Do not assume 112 will route a fire call.
  • Outside Kigali, the nearest real hospital may be hours away. Know where your lodge would send you before you need to ask.
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