This article explains how an Irembo agent assists citizens in applying for the Certificate of Good Conduct. The certificate is issued to individuals living or who have previously lived in Rwanda to ascertain that they exhibit good community conduct. This document is required for individuals applying for an investigation clearance certificate, military enrollment, or other reasons. The service is provided by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau.
The processing time is 3 days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites:
Rwandan applicants should have a national ID number, and foreign applicants should have passports.
Before applying for this service at IremboGov, the applicants must request a recommendation letter in person from their local residence cell and village.
NOTE: Applicants residing abroad should grant power of attorney to individuals authorized to request a recommendation letter on their behalf from the cell and village of their last residence.
Conditional attachments include;
A recommendation letter from the village
A recommendation letter from a cell
Passport photo
And a copy of the passport for foreigners.
Applicants should have a valid phone number, email address, or both.
Follow these simple steps to apply for a criminal record certificate:
Visit the Irembo platform: www.irembo.gov.rw and log in to your agent account.
Click the "new application" icon to start a new application.
Under Rwanda Investigation Bureau, click on Certificate of Good Conduct
Click on Apply.
Fill in the applicant's details (national ID or passport number) and other application and recommendation details.
Upload the required attachments in the right size and format, and click Next to proceed.
Attachments for Rwandans:
Attachments for foreigners:
Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click Submit.
NOTE: Please check in with the applicant to ensure all information provided is true and correct.
A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment. Click Pay.
NOTE: After applying and paying successfully via IremboGov, and after RIB officers have approved the application, the applicant receives an SMS/Email notifying them that the certificate is available and that they can download it from the IremboGov platform.