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Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration — Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda's immigration directorate for e-passports, visas, residence permits and border services.
East Africa Connect Hub verifiedReviewed 22 Oct 2026
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What the institution does
The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration issues Rwandan e-passports and manages visas and permits. Applications are submitted on Irembo, followed by biometric capture at DGIE.
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Kigali, RwandaDGIE Headquarters, Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda
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Apply for a Rwandan e-passportSubmit your e-passport application and payment on Irembo, then attend DGIE for fingerprints and a photo. Ordinary passports are ready in about 4 working days.Online + in person · 5 steps Get a Rwanda tourist visaAll nationalities can get a Rwandan visa on arrival or apply in advance on Irembo. AU, Commonwealth and Francophonie citizens pay no fee for 30 days.Online + in person · 4 steps
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DGIE Headquarters, Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda
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