This service allows national sports federations to request a recommendation letter from the Ministry of Sports to use as a supporting document while also requesting the international flags of the countries participating in the international sports event. The service is provided by the Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS). This article acts a brief guide to help an agent apply for the service on the user’s behalf.
The processing time is 3 days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites
An applicant should have a national ID number.
Applicants should have the application number for their authorization to host an international event.
The application for authorization to host an international event must have been approved.
Required attachments
Concept note
Follow these simple steps to help a user apply for the service.
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 Sport, click on “Requesting for International Flag(s) while Participating and Hosting an International Sport Event”.
Click “Apply” to start an application.
Fill in the "Applicant Details"( national ID, gender, contact details and more).
Input the event details as prompted.
Upload the concept note in the correct format, then click Next.
Verify that the user’s information is accurate, enter their phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click "Submit."
An application number (B2…...) to track the applicantion services application status
Note:
Once the Ministry of Sports receives and approves the user’s application, they will receive their e-certificate via email or can download it on IremboGov platform.
After the user’s recommendation letter is generated by MINISPORTS, download it and take it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to complete the flag issuance process.