Rwanda

For foreign nationals running their own business in Rwanda: the business (entrepreneur) permit lets you reside on the basis of owning and operating a registered Rwandan business, applied for online through IremboGov.

For foreign investors backing a company in Rwanda: the investor permit (such as Class A-1 or B-1) lets you reside on the basis of your investment, and it requires your company to hold an investment certificate, which is issued through the Rwanda Development Board.

For foreign nationals who have built a long, lawful stay in Rwanda: the permanent residence permit gives durable, long-term residence beyond the renewable temporary permits, applied for through the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.

For foreign nationals living in Rwanda on a basis such as assured income, family or another approved reason: the temporary resident permit is the general, renewable residence permit, applied for online through IremboGov.

For international students and researchers in Rwanda: the study and research permit lets you live in Rwanda for your course or research project, applied for online through IremboGov and issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.

For foreign nationals taking up a job in Rwanda: the employment work permit lets you work for a Rwandan employer once you are in the country, applied for online through IremboGov and issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.