This article explains how an Irembo agent assists citizens in applying for an Import Permit. This service facilitates the import of commodities by obtaining the necessary import permits. Its goal is to ensure that imported goods meet the country's specific regulatory and standard requirements. The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture(RICA) provides the service.
The processing time is 3 working days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisite:
This service is eligible for adult individuals (Rwandans with national IDs & foreigners with passports) and companies with TIN.
Applicants should have a valid phone number or email address.
Follow these simple steps to apply for an import permit:
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.
Click on "import permit" and then click on apply.
Enter the application details (business owner details and business details).
Fill in the product information and click Next to proceed
Verify that the information is true, enter the applicant’s 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.
An application number will be generated to follow up on the application status.
Once the application is approved, the applicants are notified that their e-certificate is ready for download on the IremboGov platform.