This service allows Rwandans to request a new Laissez-Passer. This document is issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) to Rwandans (adults and minors) who intend to travel to the following countries: Burundi, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan upon fulfilling requirements. 

The processing time is 3 days; adults pay Rwf 10,000 while minors pay Rwf 5,000.

Prerequisites: 

  • Applicants with or without an Irembo account can apply for this service. 

  • Rwandan citizens above 18 years should have a national ID number. 

  • Rwandan citizens below 18 years should have a Citizen Application Number.

  • Attachments depend on the “minor category” for applicants below 18 years. Click here for more information. 

  • Applicants should have a valid phone number or email address or both. 

  • NB: You will have to pay yourself through mobile money and you will receive a payment notification. We can also help you and process the payment for you but there will be a 15% processing and transaction fee. We only give you this offer when you are only able to pay with your bank card, we will let you pay through our secure system because we are not allowed to receive your card information.

Applicant 

Fees

Attachments 

Adult/Above 18 years

10,000 Rwf

  • Copy of National ID (format: jpg and size: 500 KB)

  • Passport Photo (format: pdf and size: 200 KB)

  • Signature (format: pdf and size:50 KB)

Minor/Below 18 years

5,000 Rwf

  • Copy of National ID (format: jpg and size: 500 KB)

  • Passport Photo (format: pdf and size: 200 KB)

  • Signature (write names of the child) (format: pdf and size: 50 KB) 

  • Other attachments depend on the selected “Minor Category”

Apply Below