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Frequently Asked Questions About CEPGL Travel Document

The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) provides the CEPGL travel document services including CEPGL application, renewal of CEPGL, and the replacement of CEPGL. 


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The following are the most frequently asked questions about the CEPGL travel documents: 


CEPGL travel document application


How much do I pay for the CEPGL travel document application?

The price is Rwf 1,000 Frw/USD 1 for Rwandans and Rwf 10,000/USD 10 for foreigners. 

Do I need an IremboGov account to apply for the CEPGL travel document?

You can apply for this service with or without an Irembo account. 

How do I create an Irembo account?

To create an Irembo account, click here

What are the requirements needed to apply for the CEPGL travel document?

Rwandan applicants, who are 16 years and above, should have their national ID, a child ID or no document for minors, and a passport for foreigners. Also, they should have a student card/work contract/commercial register, a valid phone number, email address, or both.

What is the size of attachments allowed to be uploaded on IremboGov?

The size of attachments allowed is: 

  • A photo with white background (Format: JPG, Size: 500KB)

  • Copy of national ID or passport (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB) 

  • Signature (Format: JPG, Size: 500KB) 

  • Student card/work contract/commercial register (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB)

Do I need to pick up my CEPGL travel document from the correction office I chose during the application process? 

Yes, you will pick up the hard copy at the DGIE office.

What is the validity of the CEPGL travel document?

The validity is 6 months for Rwandan nationals, and 3 months for foreign expatriate residents in Rwanda. 

What is the processing time of the CEPGL travel document application?

The processing time of the CEPGL travel document is 1 day. 

I lost my CEPGL travel document. Do I apply for a new CEPGL travel document?

No, you should apply for the replacement of the CEPGL travel document 


Renewal of CEPGL travel document


How much do I pay for the renewal of the CEPGL travel document?

The price is Rwf 1,000 Frw/USD 1 for Rwandans and Rwf 10,000/USD 10 for foreigners. 

Do I need an IremboGov account to apply for the renewal of the CEPGL travel document?

You can apply for this service with or without an Irembo account.

How do I create an Irembo account?

To create an Irembo account, click here.

What are the requirements needed to apply for the renewal of the CEPGL travel document?

Rwandan applicants, who are 16 years and above, should have their national ID, a child ID or no document for minors, and a passport for foreigners. Also, they should have a copy of the expired CEPGL travel document, a student card/work contract/commercial register, a valid phone number, email address, or both.

What is the size of attachments allowed to be uploaded on IremboGov?

The size of attachments allowed is: 

  • A photo with white background (Format: JPG, Size: 500KB)

  • Copy of national ID or passport (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB) 

  • Signature (Format: JPG, Size: 500KB) 

  • Student card/work contract/commercial register (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB)

  • Copy of expired CEPGL travel document (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB)

Do I need to pick up my CEPGL travel document from the correction office I chose during the renewal application process? 

Yes, you will pick up the hard copy at the DGIE office.

What is the validity of the CEPGL travel document?

The validity is 6 months for Rwandan nationals, and 3 months for foreign expatriate residents in Rwanda. 

What is the processing time for the renewal of the CEPGL travel document?

The processing time of the renewal for the CEPGL travel document is 1 day.

I damaged my CEPGL travel document. Do I apply for a renewal of the CEPGL travel document?

No, you should apply for the replacement for the CEPGL travel document.


Replacement of CEPGL travel document


How much do I pay for the replacement of the CEPGL travel document application?

The price is Rwf 1,000 Frw/USD 1 for Rwandans and Rwf 15,000/USD 15 for foreigners. 

Do I need an IremboGov account to apply for the replacement of the CEPGL travel document?

You can apply for this service with or without an Irembo account.

How do I create an Irembo account?

To create an Irembo account, click here.

What are the requirements needed to apply for the replacement of the CEPGL travel document?

Rwandan applicants, who are 16 years and above, should have their national ID, a child ID or no document for minors, and a passport for foreigners. Also, they should have a student card/work contract/commercial register, RIB certificate of loss, a valid phone number, email address, or both.

What is the size of attachments allowed to be uploaded on IremboGov?

The size of attachments allowed is: 

  • A photo with white background (Format: JPG, Size: 500KB)

  • Copy of national ID or passport (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB) 

  • Signature (Format: JPG, Size: 500KB) 

  • Student card/work contract/commercial register (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB)

  • RIB certificate of loss (Format: PDF, Size: 500KB)

Do I need to pick up my CEPGL travel document from the correction office I chose during the replacement application process? 

Yes, you will pick up the hard copy at the DGIE office.

What is the validity of the CEPGL travel document?

The validity is 6 months for Rwandan nationals, and 3 months for foreign expatriate residents in Rwanda. 

What is the processing time for the replacement of the CEPGL travel document?

The processing time of the replacement for the CEPGL travel document is 1 day.

I damaged my laissez passer. Do I apply for the replacement of the CEPGL travel document?

Yes, you should apply for the replacement for the CEPGL travel document.

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