This article guides the agent in applying for and paying for a Certificate of Nationality on the user's behalf. The certificate of nationality is issued to a Rwandan citizen to confirm his/her nationality as a Rwandan. Local Government authorities process the application at the sector level. The service is provided by the Ministry of Local Governance (MINALOC).
The processing time of this service is 1 working day; it costs Rwf 1,500.
Prerequisites:
Applicants should have a national ID or Citizen Application Number( child ID).
Applicant should have a valid phone number, email address, or both.
Follow these simple steps to apply for a certificate of nationality as an agent:
Visit the Irembo platform at www.irembo.gov.rw and log in to your agent account.
Click the "new application" icon to start a new application.
Under Identification, click on Certificate of Nationality.
Choose who you are applying for (Applicant or Child), then click Apply.
Note:
Rwandan citizens above 16 years old should have a national ID.
Rwandan citizens below 16 years should have a Citizen Application Number.
Fill in the Applicant Details, Processing Details, and the Reason for the Request. Click on Next to proceed.
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 the Executive of the processing sector has approved it, the applicant receives an SMS/Email notifying them that the certificate is available. They can download it from the IremboGov platform.