PASSPORT APPLICATIONS IN RWANDA
Rwanda, warmly known as “the land of a thousand hills’’ is situated in East – central Africa. It lies 121 Km South (75 miles) of the equator in the Tropic of Capricorn, 1416 kilometers (880Miles) west of the Indian Ocean and 1250Km (777Miles) east of the Atlantic Ocean – literally the heart of Africa.
Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. The country has a temperate climate, with two rainy seasons (February to April, November to January).
Average temperatures range from 16-22 degree Celsius. Anyone visiting ‘the land of a thousand hills’ is in for a multitude of surprises
First is the personal safety, peace, security and stability enjoyed by both citizens and visitors of the country.
Second there is the beauty of this nation. The landscapes in this green country are truly breathtaking. Many visitors to Rwanda have remarked that the physical beauty of the country is without an equal on the African continent.
Rwanda has five volcanoes, twenty-three lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the source of River Nile. Spectacular volcanoes and dense tropical forests dominate the north of the country, while gentle hills and valleys, calm lakes and turbulent rivers in both savannah and dense tropical vegetation dominate the rest of the country.
The high altitude forests of the Virunga volcanic mountains, in northern Rwanda are home to the world’s largest number of endangered mountain gorillas. Numbering in the hundreds, the gorillas live in protected areas, free from poachers. The gorillas can be viewed in their natural mountain habitats at a fairly close range.
How to Apply for an E-passport In Rwanda
RWANDAN PASSPORT
The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration issues three types of passports
- Ordinary Passport
- Service Passport
- Diplomatic Passport
How to Apply for an E-passport Application
This service allows all Rwandans (adults and minors) to apply for an E-passport to facilitate their travels outside the country.
The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) issues three types of passports: Ordinary, Service, and Diplomatic passports.
E-passport processing time is 4 working days and the price depends on the passport type as shown below.
Prerequisites:
1. Applicants with or without an Irembo account can apply for this service.
2. Adult citizens should have a national ID number.
3. Minors between 16 years and 18 years should have a national ID number.
4. Minors below 16 years should have the Citizen Application Number.
5. Minors below 16 years without the child application number can still apply for the service.
6. Applicants should have a valid phone number, email address, or both.
7. Attachments should fulfill the following:
8. Scanned in their appropriate formats.
9. Copy of National ID has to be 500kb, format pdf.
10. Passport photo has to be 200kb, format jpg.
11. Signature has to be 50kb, format jpg.
12. Other certificates/letters have to be 500kb and pdf format only.
Applicant: 27 years and above |
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Passport Type |
Passport Validity |
Fees (Rwf) |
Attachments |
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Service |
5 years |
15,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature A recommendation letter issued by a government institution |
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Ordinary |
5 years |
75,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature |
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10 years |
100,000 |
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Diplomatic |
5 years |
50,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature A recommendation letter issued by MOFA or Cabinet resolutions Appointment letter of the parent |
Applicant: Between 18 and 26 years |
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Passport Type |
Passport Validity |
Fees (Rwf) |
Attachments |
|
Service |
5 years |
15,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature A recommendation letter issued by a government institution |
|
Ordinary |
5 years |
75,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature |
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Diplomatic |
5 years |
50,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature A recommendation letter issued by MOFA or Cabinet resolutions Appointment letter of the parent |
Applicant: Below 18 years |
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Passport Type |
Passport Validity |
Fees (Rwf) |
Attachments |
|
Service |
5 years |
15,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature (Write names of the child) A recommendation letter issued by a government institution Other attachments depending on the selected “Minor Category” |
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Ordinary |
2 or 5 years |
25,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature (Write names of the child) Other attachments depending on the selected “Minor Category” |
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Diplomatic |
5 years |
50,000 |
Copy of National ID Passport Photo Signature (Write names of the child) A recommendation letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Cabinet resolutions Appointment letter of the parent Other attachments depending on the selected “Minor Category” |
Follow these simple steps to apply for an e-Passport:
1. Visit www.irembo.gov.rw and under Immigration and Emigration, click on e-Passport Application.
2. Select the Request Type you want; e-Passport Application, and click on Apply.
3. Choose who needs this service; whether the applicant is above 18 or below 18.
<> If an applicant is above 18, he/she enters their national ID.
<> If an applicant is below 18, he/she enters the Citizen Application Number.
<> If the applicant is below 18 and doesn’t have a Citizen Application Number he/she enters their information as well as their guardian’s information.
4. Fill in the Applicant Details, by clicking in the blank space to input the required details (*: means mandatory information).
5. Fill in the Passport & Travel Details for the applicant. 
6. Attach all the required documents in the right format and size.
7. Click on Next to proceed.
8. Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click on Submit.
9. A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment, Click Pay.
10. Applicants choose the mode of payment: offline (MTN, Airtel, or BK) or online (Visa or MasterCard). For more information about payment modes, click here.
NOTE: After applying and paying successfully via IremboGov, the applicant receives a feedback notification from the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration informing them when to take the biometric tests at the DGIE office or a Rwandan embassy.
