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Rwandan nationality by residence: dossier checklist and detailed CV
Legal basis: Organic Law No 002/2021.OL of 16/07/2021 governing Rwandan nationality, article 16; Ministerial Order No 007/01 of 23/03/2022, article 5.
1. Conditions
☐ At least 15 years of legal residence in Rwanda on the date of application. First entry: [DATE]. Years covered: [FROM]–[TO]
☐ Integrity and good conduct
☐ Knowledge of and respect for Rwandan culture and traditions
☐ Knowledge of Rwandan civic values
☐ Good social relations in Rwandan society
☐ Sufficient means
☐ No threat to national security
2. Documents
☐ Copy of birth record
☐ Copy of passport · No. [PASSPORT NUMBER]
☐ Copies of residence permits for 15 consecutive years · [FROM YEAR]–[TO YEAR]
☐ Letter on conduct from the Executive Secretary of the Cell · Cell [CELL], Sector [SECTOR], District [DISTRICT]
☐ Certificate of property in Rwanda or of work
☐ Criminal record certificate
☐ Colour photo, white background
☐ Detailed CV (part 4)
☐ Birth certificates of children under 18 · [NAMES OR «NONE»]
☐ Proof of payment, RWF 10,000 · Billing no. [NUMBER]
3. Steps
Apply on Irembo (Immigration and Emigration → Rwandan nationality by acquisition → Residence), at DGIE, at the District Immigration Office where you live, or at a Rwandan embassy or consulate.
Pay RWF 10,000 with the billing number.
Follow up after six months. DGIE may ask for more information.
Cabinet decides. Your name is published in the Official Gazette.
Pay RWF 100,000 for granted nationality, as DGIE tells you.
Take the oath. Receive the certificate within 60 days of publication and register with the civil registrar.
Submitted on: [DATE] · Where: [IREMBO / DGIE / DISTRICT OFFICE / EMBASSY]
Application or billing number: [NUMBER]
Follow-up date: [DATE]
The file stays valid for 3 years from the date it is received.
4. Detailed CV
Identity
Surname and given names: [NAMES]
Date and place of birth: [DATE], [PLACE, COUNTRY]
Nationality: [NATIONALITY]
Document and number: [PASSPORT OR OTHER] [NUMBER]
Father: [NAMES] · Mother: [NAMES]
Family
Marital status: [STATUS]
Spouse: [NAMES], [NATIONALITY]
Children under 18:
Name Date of birth Place of birth Nationality
[NAME] [DATE] [PLACE] [NATIONALITY]
Residence in Rwanda
From To Address (Village, Cell, Sector, District) Permit and number
[MM/YYYY] [MM/YYYY] [ADDRESS] [PERMIT]
Education
Years Institution Country Qualification
[YEARS] [INSTITUTION] [COUNTRY] [QUALIFICATION]
Work
From To Employer or own activity Position Place
[MM/YYYY] [MM/YYYY] [EMPLOYER] [POSITION] [PLACE]
Means of support: [SALARY / BUSINESS / OTHER]
Property in Rwanda: [DESCRIPTION]
Life in Rwanda
Community activities: [ACTIVITIES]
Languages: [LANGUAGES]
What I know of Rwandan culture and civic values: [SHORT STATEMENT]
Declaration
I declare that the information in this CV is true and complete.
[PLACE], [DATE]
Signature: ____________________
[FULL NAME]