This service, provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MINAFFET) in Rwanda, facilitates the legalization of various documents issued by MINAFFET for international use. These documents include academic, civil registry, judicial, and notarial documents such as university degrees, birth certificates, court judgments, and certified copies.
The following are the most frequently asked questions by agents about legalizing public documents from Rwanda to be used abroad.
How much does the applicant have to pay to legalize their documents?
The service is free of charge.
How long does the applicant wait for their documents to be legalized after an agent submits their application?
The processing time is 3 days.
How does the applicant get their legalized documents once they are approved?
Once their application is approved, they will receive a certificate confirming the legalization of their documents. They can download this certificate from IremboGov as many times as possible.
Who is eligible to apply for this service?
A Rwandan with a national ID and a foreigner with a passport numbers
A Foreigner residing in Rwanda with a foreign ID
A Refugee with a Refugee ID