This article guides the agent on how to apply and pay for Rwandan nationality by Acquisition-National Interest on the user's behalf. Rwandan nationality by acquisition on the grounds of national interest is a service given to individuals who benefit the country. The service is provided by the Directorate-General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE). Follow-up time is six months after the application is received.
The service price is RWF 10,000.
Prerequisites:
Applicants with passports should have an ordinary, diplomatic, or service passport.
Applicants should have a national ID/foreign/refugee ID, refugee travel document, CEPGL, laissez-passer, or any other form of identification.
Follow these simple steps to help a user apply for Rwandan nationality acquisition by National Interest.
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, click on “Rwandan nationality by acquisition."
Select “Ground of application by National Interest ” and click Apply.
Fill in the applicant’s details and identification document type, residence details, phone number, and email. Enter their parent's names, residence details, etc.
Upload the required documents in the correct format.
Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click Submit.
A billing Number/ID (88…) will be generated for payment. Click Pay.
Applicants choose the mode of payment. For more information about payment modes, click here.
Notes:
Upon payment, the applicant’s 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 the applicant’s Rwandan nationality is approved, the Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration will notify them on how to pay for their granted nationality.