The fingerprint document is given to a person who has requested this certificate from either the embassy or any other institution. The application is sent to the RIB administration for review and approval. Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)
The processing time is 7 days, and the service fee is 1200 Rwf.
Prerequisites:
Applicants with or without an account can apply for this service.
Click here to find out how to create an account on IremboGov.
Applicants should have a Rwandan ID, refugee ID, foreign ID, or passport.
Applicants should have a valid phone number, email address, or both.
Follow these simple steps to apply for a Fingerprint Certificate:
Visit www.irembo.gov.rw, and under Criminal Record, click on Fingerprint Certificate.
Click on Apply.
Fill in the applicant’s details (national ID or passport number); the details will be retrieved and displayed on the right side of the page. Select the appointment date and the location.
Note: Applicants who are not logged into the account will have to fill in their details manually.
Upload the required attachments in the right size and format, and click 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. Click Pay.
NOTE: After applying and paying successfully via IremboGov, and after RIB officers have approved the application, the applicant receives an SMS/Email notifying them that the certificate is available and that they can download it from the IremboGov platform.