VISA, HOTELS AND TRAVEL

Every year we provide a basic guide to what attendees should take note of in order to guide them in preparation for their travels. In addition to this site, important updates will be sent by e-mail to all registered delegates. Please make sure to register as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact claire@musicinafrica.net

Keep checking this page for more additions.

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VENUES

CONFERENCE (15 and 16 November)

Venue: Kigali Convention Centre - 23VV+MQ9, Convention Ctr Roundabout, Kigali 

All day activities will be hosted at Kigali Convention Centre on .15 and 16 November. 

More information will be provided soon on additional venues. 

FLIGHTS (15% discount)

We are excited to announce our partnership with RwandAir for ACCES 2024, which takes place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 14 to 16 November. All delegates can now receive a special discount of 15% in both Business and Economy for flights to Kigali from anywhere in the world.

How to claim your discount

  • Visit the official website.
  • Select your flight.
  • Destination: Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Apply promo code: ACCES2024
  • Discount: 15% off base fare.

Terms and conditions

  • Discount level: Discount is applicable for economy fares (from M-class upwards) and business fares (from D-class upwards) in the system.
  • The discount applies from network to Kigali.
  • Sales period: Immediate to 16 November 2024.
  • Travel period: 1 November to 30 November 2024.
  • Advance purchase restriction: N/A.
  • Mode of sales: All WB offices, website and mobile app.
  • No-show is $150 (waived if cancelled at least 24 hours before flight).
  • Date change/reissue fee is $100. Fare difference shall apply.
  • Refund before departure: $150.
  • Refund after departure: Non-refundable.
  • Reissue: No manual reissue on this promotion is permitted across all of RwandAir’s network stations/offices. Use ATC reissue only and charge all fees displayed in the system.
  • Procedure: Passenger inserts the promo code in the website at the point of booking and the code discounts the current selling fare by 15%.
  • Discount code applies to base fare only. Taxes/fees/charges (TFCs) are not discountable.
  • This promotion is not available for groups.
  • This promo is not commissionable. 

PARTNER HOTELS

We recommend delegates to stay at our partner hotels. Partner hotels offer pre-negotiated ACCES rates and will also have conference shuttles (from hotel to official ACCES venues in the mornings and evenings).

1. Onomo Hotel Kigali (3 Stars) - FULLY BOOKED
Website
Address: Kn 1 Avenue Nyarugenge District P.O Box 1437 | Kigali, Rwanda, +250 252 554 700
To book a room at Onomo, send an email to reservations.kigali@onomohotel.com and use ACCES24 as a booking reference in order to claim the special ACCES rate.
Booking email:  reservations.kigali@onomohotel.com
Booking reference: ACCES24 (FULLY BOOKED)
Type of room: Standard rooms
Rates: $90/- Single occupancy - on bed and breakfast basis; $110/- Double occupancy - on bed and breakfast basis

2. Radisson Blu Kigali (5 Stars)
Website: Click here
Address: Kigali Convention Centre (ACCES conference venue)
Rates: $200/- Superior room - on bed and breakfast basis
Booking link: AM24
Valid from the 09th -17th November 2024

3. Hotel Park Inn
Website link: Please book here.
Address: 6 KN 41 St Kigali, Rwanda
Contact number: +250788330492
To book a room at Park Inn, send an email to (reservation.kigali@parkinn.com) and use ACCES24 as a booking reference in order to claim the special ACCES rate.
Booking email: reservation.kigali@parkinn.com
Booking reference: ACCES24
Type of room: Standard rooms
Rates:
$100/- Single occupancy - on bed and breakfast basis;
$130/- Double occupancy - on bed and breakfast basis

VISA GUIDELINES

- Citizens of all countries are allowed to get visa upon arrival without prior application.

- Citizens of country members to the African Union, Commonwealth and La Francophonie can get free visas upon arrival in Rwanda for a visit of 30 days.

- A citizen of East African Community Member States can receive a pass/entry visa free of charge upon arrival for a six-month stay in Rwanda.

- Visitors from the following countries can be granted 90-day visas at no cost upon arrival in Rwanda: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Haiti, Mauritius, Philippines, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe, Singapore and the State of Qatar.

- Citizens of countries that are not visa exempt have an option of applying online or at the Rwanda Diplomatic Mission of the country of residence before departure. Those applying online have the option to pay online or upon arrival. 

- The visa fees must not exceed 50 USD for single entry visa or 70 USD for multiple entry.

- For online visa application: Rwanda Government Portal - Irembo

HEALTH & RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS 

Under International Health Regulations, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever.

Malaria is a risk in Rwanda.

All international travellers are recommended to get informed about the health and vaccination requirements for Rwanda. 

EXCURSIONS

A varied selection of short tours in and around Kigali will be available for ACCES 2024 delegates who would like some additional activities during their stay in  Rwanda.

Please keep checking this page for updates. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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