Services

Birth Registration

Birth registration is the official recording of a child's birth by the government. It establishes legal identity, grants access to services, protects…

Body Repatriation

A body Repatriation certificate is a certificate that aids the process whereby human remains are transferred from a foreign territory to the native…

Celibacy Certificate

The celibacy certificate attests to one’s marital status. Application for this certificate is by mail.

Certificate of Being Alive

A certificate of being alive is issued to an applicant to attest proof of life.

Citizenship

Rwandan nationality can be applied on the basis of nationality by birth on Rwandan territory, marriage, adoption, naturalization and/or Rwandan…

Consular Card

All Rwandans living in the United States, Argentina, and Mexico can apply for their consular cards online below.

e-Passport

The Embassy works with the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration in capturing biometrics for new e-Passport applicants as well as the…

Emergency Travel Document

Emergency Travel Document is a one-way emergency travel document to Rwandans who urgently need to travel and have limited time to go through the…

ID (INDANGAMUNTU)

The Rwandan identity card is issued to a 16-year-old Rwandan, registered in NIDA database (NPR).

Legalization of Documents

All Power of Attorney (Procuration) legalizations and other documents Embassy notary are requested through Irembo Platform.

Letter of No Objection

A letter of No Objection is a legal type of document which is issued by any type of agency, institute, or organization in Rwanda that is notarized by…

Marriage Declaration

The Embassy of Rwanda in Washington DC extends a warm welcome to Rwandans seeking to formalize their civil marriage in compliance with Rwandan Law.…

Press and Accreditation

For Foreign Press Accreditation, please apply online using e-services system.

Tax Exemption Recommendation

All Tax Exemption recommendations are requested by mail. The Embassy recommends for a tax exemption. The Rwanda Revenue Authority ultimately reserves…

Visa

From Jan 1, 2018, nationals of all countries receive visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and all land borders.