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Rwanda Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Rapid work and residence permit for skilled expatriates, software engineers, and corporate professionals in Rwanda.

Official Rwanda work visa page

Class W Temporary Resident Permit (Foreign Worker)

Rapid work and residence permit for skilled expatriates, software engineers, and corporate professionals in Rwanda.

Typical duration
2 years renewable
Path to permanent residency
Permanent residence permit after 5 years of continuous legal residence

Main requirements

  • Binding employment contract
  • Clean police record
  • Processed in under 5 business days

Official page

Documents usually needed for Rwanda

  • Employment contract with a Rwanda-registered company or Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) accredited firm
  • Police clearance certificate issued within the preceding 6 months
  • Submission through the Irembo e-Government portal or DGIE online service
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    IremboGov Portal Online Submission

    Submit digital application on irembo.gov.rw with contract, academic degrees, and criminal record.

    3 - 5 business days

  2. 2

    DGIE Online Approval & Payment

    Receive approval notification and pay fee online via mobile money or credit card.

    24 - 48 hours

  3. 3

    Green Card / Electronic Resident Card

    Collect physical Foreign Resident Identity Card at DGIE headquarters in Kigali.

    1 - 2 business days

More about moving to Rwanda

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Rwanda. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) & Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) & Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on the official website before applying.