Rwandan nationality by acquisition on the ground of adoption is given to a foreign child who is adopted by a Rwandan and does not threaten national security. The follow-up time is six months after the application is received. The service is provided by the Directorate-General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE). Here is a brief overview of how an agent can assist a user in applying for the service.
The processing time depends on the case; the service price is RWF 10,000.
Prerequisites:
Adoptees should have a foreign /refugee ID, refugee travel document, Cepgl, Laissez-passer, or any other form of identification.
Required attachments: (8)
Court judgment (PDF)
Adoption record issued by Rwandan Civil Registrar
Recommendation letter from the National Child Development Agency
Birth record
Copy of the Rwandan National ID of an adoptive parent
Application letter for Rwandan nationality by adoptive parent
Proof of properties in the country, activities/occupation of the adoptive parent
Passport photo of the adoptee
Conditional attachments (4)
Copy of passport (adoptee)
Copy of laissez passer (adoptee)
Copy of the identification document (adoptee)
Residence permit (adoptee)
Follow these simple steps to help an applicant apply for Rwandan nationality Acquisition by Adoption.
Visit the Irembo platform at www.irembo.gov.rw and log into your agent account.
A small window will pop up. Fill in both your phone number and your password, then click login.
Click the "new application" icon to start a new application.
Under “Immigration and Emigration” Services. Click on Rwandan nationality by acquisition.
Select “Ground of application by adoption” and click Apply.
Fill in the applicant’s adoptive parents and adoptee's details and identification document number.
Upload the required documents in the correct format.
Verify that the applicant’s information is true, enter their phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click on Submit.
A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment, Click Pay.
Applicants can choose their preferred mode of payment. For more information about payment modes, click here.
Note:
Upon payment, their application will be processed by DGIE. They will receive an email or SMS notifying them about any change in the status of their application.
Once their Rwandan nationality is approved, the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration will notify them of their nationality certificate's collection date.