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.