Nationality by birth on Rwandan territory:
- Complete the application form
- Birth certificate
- Certificate of identity
- A document certifying that the applicant’s parents were legally residing in Rwanda at the time of their birth
- Police clearance or other certificate proving that the applicant has never been sentenced to more than 6 months imprisonment or is not subject to legal proceedings
- Photocopy of passport, if any
- Certificate of registration as foreigners if they reside in Rwanda
- Two colored passport photographs with white background
- Money order or Cashier’s check of 30USD payable to the Embassy of Rwanda (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
- Self-addressed, traceable return envelope. These can be found at any of your nearest post services office. Non-traceable envelopes will not be accepted.
Nationality by marriage:
- Complete the application form
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Police clearance or other certificate proving that the applicant has never been sentenced to more than 6 months imprisonment or is not subject to legal proceedings
- Photocopy of passport and/or certificate of registration as a foreigner (for minors born before or after the marriage to the Rwandan spouse, provide a birth certificate that establishes lineage with both spouses
- Justification of shared common marital life for three (3) years through a certificate issued by the register of civil status at the place of marriage or the applicant’s residence
- Photocopy of Rwanda identification card of the spouse or any other proof of their Rwandan nationality
- Two colored passport photographs with white background
- Money order or Cashier’s check of 30USD payable to the Embassy of Rwanda (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
- Self-addressed, traceable return envelope. These can be found at any of your nearest post services office. Non-traceable envelopes will not be accepted.
Nationality by adoption:
- Complete the application form
- Birth certificate
- Certificate of adoption issued by a competent authority
- Photocopy of Rwandan ID of the adopter
- Photocopy of passport, if any
- Certificate of registration as foreigners if they reside in Rwanda
- Two colored passport photographs with white background
- Money order or Cashier’s check of 30USD payable to the Embassy of Rwanda (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
- Self-addressed, traceable return envelope. These can be found at any of your nearest post services office. Non-traceable envelopes will not be accepted.
Nationality by naturalization:
- Complete the application form
- Be of at least 18 years of age,
- Birth certificate,
- Photocopy of passport, if any
- Certificate of registration as foreigners if they reside in Rwanda
- Police clearance or certificate proving applicant to never have been sentenced to more than six months imprisonment or is not subject to legal proceedings
- Be a resident of Rwanda for at least 5 years at the time of submission of their application. The 5 year period can be reduced to 2 years if the applicant performed outstanding services to Rwanda,
- Must know Kinyarwanda. However, this may not be considered due to national interest,
- Be in good standing with the nation and the people,
- Two colored passport photographs with white background
- Money order or Cashier’s check of 30USD payable to the Embassy of Rwanda (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
- Self-addressed, traceable return envelope. These can be found at any of your nearest post services office. Non-traceable envelopes will not be accepted.
Nationality by Rwandan origin:
- Appointment with a Consular Officer, and bring the following with you
- Birth certificate
- Complete the application form
- Proof in writing that applicant living in a place known as Rwanda
- Bring at least two Rwandans who know the applicant as a Rwandan
- Money order or Cashier’s check of 30USD payable to the Embassy of Rwanda (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
Renouncing Rwandan Nationality and/or citizenship:
- Complete the application form
- An application letter explaining the reason to renounce nationality
- Handing over of identity documents and travel documents issued while they were Rwandan
- Proof of acquisition of another nationality
- Police clearance or certificate proving the applicant is not subject to legal proceedings in Rwanda
- Money order or Cashier’s check of 30USD payable to the Embassy of Rwanda (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
- Self-addressed, traceable return envelope. These can be found at any of your nearest post services office. Non-traceable envelopes will not be accepted.
Recovery of Rwandan Nationality and/or citizenship
- Complete the application form
- A declaration stating the reason the application of the recovery of the nationality
- Birth certificate
- Proof that the applicant was a Rwandan
- Document proving that they have been accepted the renunciation of nationality
- Police clearance or certificate proving the applicant is not subject to legal proceedings in the country of current nationality
- Two colored passport photographs with white background
- Money order or Cashier’s check of 30USD payable to the Embassy of Rwanda (this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable)
Self-addressed, traceable return envelope. These can be found at any of your nearest post services office. Non-traceable envelopes will not be accepted.