WhereIrembo + DGIE / Immigration office
TimeAbout 7 days
CostDepends on the permit type (shown on Irembo / migration.gov.rw)
What you need
- Your passport, and you must be in Rwanda
- Passport photo with white background (JPG ≤500 KB) and a passport copy (PDF ≤500 KB)
- Application letter and supporting certificates (PDF), e.g. employment contract and degrees for a work permit
- A phone number and email
Steps
- Coming to work? Get the right visa first, then apply for the permit after you arrive.
- Go to irembo.gov.rw → Immigration and Emigration and choose the permit type that fits you (account optional).
- Fill in your details, upload the documents, and pick the Immigration office near where you live.
- Submit and pay the fee shown.
- Collect the permit in person at the office you chose when you're notified.
Tips
- Visitors need a visa, not a permit.
- Permit expired? Apply for a renewal, not a new permit.
Official sources
Last checked: 2 November 2026 against Irembo support pages. Fees by permit type aren't listed here. If something here is out of date, tell us so we can fix it.
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