Rwanda
Corporate Guide

What are the requirements for obtaining a work permit in Rwanda?

Classes A, B, C, D, F, G, W, X and Z have the same requirements as provided for by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration and these are:

• Investment certificate of the company.
• Detailed curriculum vitae.
• Full business registration certificate.
• Application letter.
• Original police clearance from the country of the previous residence of six months.

For the other classes, that is, E, H, K, P, R and S the requirements are the same, but there are additional requirements needed. For example, Class E requires a contract with the Government or a parastatal institution and a copy of the agreement with the Government. Class H requires a copy of the employment contract and recommendation letter from the employer.