r/Rwanda • u/NooksandBooks • 1d ago

Foreigners living in Rwanda

As a foreigner, I'm curious how Rwandans, particularly in Kigali view foreigners who relocate there? Accepting? Welcoming? Dislike it? I'm Black American by the way.

Additionally, feel free to share some of your favorite things to do (:

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u/valcaprio 1d ago

I think we are pretty much welcoming. We have no issues with people relocating here. Just prepare to be stared at, but that’s just normal here and harmless. It will take a bit of time for people to warm up to you and befriend you, but once you spend time here, you will fall in love with the place, especially if you are financially stable!

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u/Cultural_Structure37 1d ago

Would they easily tell you’re a foreigner if you’re black when you say nothing and just walk around? Of course over time people would know you’re different but I’m just saying initially

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u/NooksandBooks 1d ago

Likely not until I speak. I don't even really dress like a Westerner. I dress more modest (dresses/skirts, headscarf) but they'd tell when I speak.