Rwandan Nationality Information
- Nationality by birth on Rwandan territory
A birth certificate; A certificate of identity; Document certifying that his/her parents were legally residing in Rwanda at the time of his/her birth; A certificate proving that the applicant has never been sentenced to more than six months imprisonment or is not subject to legal proceedings (police clearance); A photocopy of passport if any; A certificate of registration as foreigner if he/she reside in Rwanda; A payment $30(non-refundable) Money Order payable to the Embassy of Rwanda. Two colored passport photographs with a white background; Any other proof that the applicant was born in Rwanda; Click here to download application form.
- Nationality by marriage
A birth certificate, a marriage certificate, certificate proving that the applicant has never been sentenced to more than six months imprisonment or is not subject to legal proceedings; A copy of a passport and/or a copy of certificate of registration as a foreigner; Birth certificates of minor children born before or after the marriage to the Rwandan spouse and establishing the lineage with the two spouses; A payment $30(non-refundable) Money Order payable to the Embassy of Rwanda Two colored passport photographs with a white background; Justification of shared common marital life for the three (3) years through a certificate issued by the register of civil status at the place of their marriage or his/her residence; Rwandan identity card for the spouse on the day of marriage or any other justification of her Rwandan nationality; To fill correctly an application form above.
- Nationality by adoption
A birth certificate; A certificate of adoption issued by competent authority; Copy of the identity card of the adopter.
- Naturalization
A birth certificate ; Birth certificates of his/her children under 18 years old; A copy of the passport and a certificate of registration as a foreigner; A certificate of his/her occupation/activities in the country issued by the District authorities where he operated from; A certificate proving that the applicant has never been sentenced to more than six months imprisonment or is not subject to legal proceedings; A payment $30(non-refundable) Money Order payable to the Embassy of Rwanda Two colored passport photographs with a white background; To fill correctly an application form above.
- Nationality of Rwandan origin
A birth certificate; Proof in writing that they were living in a place known as Rwanda; Bring at least 2 Rwandans who know him/her as a Rwandan; A payment $30(non-refundable) Money Order payable to the Embassy of Rwanda. Two colored passports photographs with a white background; To fill correctly an application form above.
- Requirements for renouncing Rwandan Nationality
An application letter explaining the reason of renounce nationality; Handing over of the identity documents and travel documents issued while he/she was Rwandan; Proof of acquisition of another nationality; A certificate proving that the applicant is not subject to legal proceedings in Rwanda; A $30 money order is also required. Please visit the following link to download and complete the required form.
https://www.migration.gov.rw/fileadmin/templates/PDF_files/NATIONALITY/RENOUNCIATION_ENG.pdf
- Requirements for recovery the Rwandan Nationality
A declaration stating the reason the application of the recovery of the nationality; A birth certificate; A proof that the applicant was a Rwandan; A document proving that he/she has been accepted the renunciation of nationality; A certificate proving that the applicant is not subject to legal proceedings in the country of his/her current nationality; A payment $30(non-refundable) Money order payable to the Embassy of Rwanda Two colored passport photographs with a white background; To fill correctly an application form for Rwandan Nationality.
- Application form for Rwandan Intending to renounce refugee status.