Now that you are ready or plan to travel outside of Rwanda, you might be wondering how and what you need in order to get your passport. It's easy!!!! This is what you need to know:
This applies to someone who is applying for a passport for the first time or replacing or renewing a passport that was issued by DGIE before 28 June 2019.
Required attachments vary by passport type, validity, and applicant's age, as outlined in the tables below.
Note:
All documents must meet the following format and size requirements:
Documents: PDF format, maximum size 500 KB; Passport photo: JPG format, maximum size 200 KB. Signature: PDF format, maximum size 50 KB
The application process takes 4 working days from the date of submission to the day you receive your passport
Visit www.irembo.gov.rw and under Immigration and Emigration, click on e-Passport Application.
Select the e-Passport first application and click on Apply.
Choose who needs this service, whether the applicant is above 18 or below 18.
If an applicant is above 18, he/she enters their Rwandan National ID.
If an applicant is between 16 and 18 years of age, they can use their Rwandan National ID.
If an applicant is below 18, he/she enters the citizen application number.
If the applicant is under 18 and doesn't have a citizen application number, they can also apply by selecting "no document".
Fill in the applicant’s details by clicking in the blank space to input the required details (* means mandatory information).
Adult applicants should fill in the following:
ID number
Profession and Employer
Height in cm
Residence details
Birth location
Other nationality and other nationality passport (optional)
Street number and house number (optional)
Minor Applicants should fill in the following:
Minor category
Identity document
ID/Citizen Application number
Height in cm
Guardian's Nationality and their ID/Passport number
Residence details
Birth location
Other nationality and other nationality passport (optional)
Street number and house number (optional)
Fill in the Passport & Travel Details for the Applicant.
Select the passport type and the corresponding validity along with the travel details: purpose of travel, destination country, and destination city.
Attach all the required documents in the right format and size by clicking on
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.
A billing number/ID (88….) will be generated for payment.
Step 1: Your application will be submitted to the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) for review.
Step 2: You will receive an email or SMS with the date and location for your biometric capture, either at the DGIE office or the Rwandan Embassy.
Step 3: You will be notified when your passport is ready for pickup.
Note:
If you are in Kigali, go to the DGIE Headquarters.
If you are outside Kigali, visit the DGIE office at your district headquarters.
If you are outside Rwanda, visit the Rwandan Embassy in your country of residence.