How to apply for a Blasting Materials import permit
The Ministry of Interior (MININTER) offers this service to individuals and businesses intending to import dynamites for the purpose of mining and quarrying within the country. This service is designed to facilitate the importation of dynamites while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws governing the use and handling of explosives.
The processing time is 90 Days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites:
Applicants with or without an Irembo account can apply for this service.
Groups, companies, schools, and Religious organizations must have their TIN or gazette numbers.
Applicants should have a valid phone number.
Required attachments( 11)
Company registration certificate
A detailed description of the types of blasting materials to be imported
Proof of Expertise in Handling Explosives
Invoices of explosives payments
EIA (Environmental impact assessment)
A copy of the blasting certificate of the qualified person for handling explosives
Report of previous usage of the last imported blasting materials
Blasting plan
A copy of a contract with a qualified person for handling explosives
A document explaining the intended use of the blasting materials
Proof of having appropriate equipment for measuring the earthquake generated by the explosion
Safety plan and communication strategy for protecting communities and properties around the mine
Conditional attachments (5)
Mining license
RMB recommendation letter
District/City of Kigali recommendation letter
Civil work contract
Quarry license
Follow these simple steps to apply for a Blasting Materials import permit.
Step 1: Visit the Irembo platform at www.irembo.gov.rw and click on the “ Blasting materials import permit” service under “Explosive And Fireworks Permits.”
Step 2: Click "Apply" to start an application.
Step 3: Enter your TIN number in the Applicant Details.
Step 4: Blasting material details (Enter the vendor’s name and select if it is the first time importing materials.
Step 5: After clicking “add blasting materials,” a new tab will be displayed to fill in the information as prompted. Click "Add Blasting Materials".
Step 6: Provide the location for the explosion, site name, explosion date, and duration.
Step 6: Attach the supporting documents in the right format, then click Next.
Step 7: Verify that all the information entered is correct, then check the confirmation box and click "Submit.”
Step 8: You will receive an application number (B2...) via SMS/email for tracking purposes.
Upon submitting your application and supporting documents, you will receive a confirmation SMS and/or email.
Once the Ministry of Interior receives and approves your application, you will be notified, and you can download your permit on IremboGov.