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This permit is issued to you if you work under contract with the government of Rwanda. This includes those working in higher education institutions, parastatals, or providing technical assistance under a bilateral agreement between Rwanda and another country or international organization.

With this permit, your dependents can also apply for a residence permit.

The requirements for submitting an application are as follows:

• Any genuine and acceptable travel document valid for at least 6 months
• A contract with a state or semi-state institution
• Certified academic references
• Visa/permit form
• Photo with white background
• Application letter from the employer
• Payment of RWF 150.000 or free depending on the contract
• Certificate from the police of the country of residence for the previous six months
• Biographical reference

The permit is valid for two years with the possibility of extension

This permit is issued to foreign employees working in an international or regional organization. With this permit, dependents can also apply for a residence permit.

The requirements for submitting an application are as follows:

• Any genuine and acceptable travel document valid for at least 6 months
• Photo on a white background
• Questionnaire for obtaining a visa/permit
• Certified academic references
• Certificate from the police about passing a check in the country of residence for the previous six months
• Payment in the amount of RWF 150,000 
• Letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The validity period of the permit is determined when the application is submitted. The permit can be extended upon application.

This permit is issued to a foreign national working for an international non-governmental organization (NGO) in Rwanda. With this permit, your dependents can also apply for a residence permit.

The requirements for submitting an application are as follows:

• Any genuine and acceptable travel document valid for at least 6 months
• Photo on a white background
• Visa/permit application form
• Application letter from the organization
• A copy of the employment contract
• Copy of NGO registration certificate issued by the Rwanda Governance Council (RGB)
• Certified academic references
• Payment in the amount of RWF 150,000 
• Police certificate from the country of residence for the previous six months
• Detailed biographical reference

The permit is valid for two years and can be extended upon application.

This permit is issued to a foreign journalist or foreign media representative who is accredited by the competent Rwandan authorities.

The requirements for submitting an application are as follows:

• Any genuine and acceptable travel document valid for at least 6 months
• Photo with a white background
• Application letter from the employer
• Visa/permit application form
• Accreditation from the competent authorities of Rwanda
• Payment in the amount of RWF 150,000 
• A copy of the employment contract
• Police certificate from the country of residence for the previous six months
• Detailed biographical reference

The permit is valid for two years and can be extended upon application.

This permit is issued to a foreigner who has been ordained and is engaged in an approved religious activity in Rwanda.

The requirements for submitting an application are as follows:

• Any genuine and acceptable travel document valid for at least 6 months
• Photo with a white background
• Questionnaire for obtaining a visa/permit
• Letter of recommendation from a legal representative of the organization
• Organization/Church Registration Certificate issued by the Rwanda Governance Council (RGB)
• Mission order
• Certificate of initiation
• Payment in the amount of 150,000 francs
• Certificate of passing a police check in the country of residence for the previous six months
• Detailed biographical reference

The permit is valid for two years and may be extended.

Rwanda has agreements with many other countries that allow citizens to receive a free 90-day visa upon entry. Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, Singapore, Sierra Leone, and other countries have such agreements.