All people wishing to enter Rwanda must possess a valid passport or other internationally recognized travel documents, which, in principle, contains a visa corresponding to his/her purpose of entry into Rwanda obtained in advance from the nearest Rwandan embassy abroad.

Visa is required by all visitors to Rwanda excluding nationals of the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.

At the point of entry, a 15 days temporary permit is granted. Persons living far from Rwandan Embassies or diplomatic mission can apply for entry facility at www.migration.gov.rw.

Visa information
1. Visitors (Tourist) Visa
For whom: All persons visiting Rwanda whether for business or leisure

Validity and Duration: Valid for 90 days Renewable once with justification. Multiple entries Issued within two days of submitting all required documents

Cost: RWF 25,000 (equivalent to USD 42)

Requirements:

Passport valid for at least six months
One Clear Coloured photo
Receipt of payment of RWF 25,000
Application letter to the Director General of Immigration and Emigration
Completed application form
2. Working visa
For whom: All persons undertaking employment in the Republic

Validity and Duration: Valid for 1 year Renewable. Multiple entries Issued within two days of submitting all required documents

Cost:

RWF 50,000 (equivalent to USD 83) for category A permit – workers earning a gross salary of at least RWF 500,000 (USD 830)
RWF 10,000 (equivalent to USD 17) for category B permit – workers earning a gross salary of at less than RWF 500,000 (USD 830)
Requirements:

Valid passport
One Clear Coloured photo
Receipt of payment of RWF 50,000 for Category A workers and RWF 10,000 for Category B Workers
Application letter to the Director General of Immigration and Emigration
Completed application form
Employment contract signed by both the employer and employee
Notarized copy of academic certificates
Police clearance in English or French
Signed CV of applicant
A copy of INGO certificate for NGO employees
A copy of accreditation card for journalists
3. Business visa
For whom: All persons undertaking commercial pursuits in the Republic

Validity and Duration: Valid for 1 year Renewable. Multiple entries Issued within two days of submitting all required documents

Cost: RWF 50,000 (equivalent to USD 83)

Requirements:

Valid passport
One Clear Coloured photo
Receipt of payment of RWF 50,000 for Category A workers and RWF 10,000 for Category B Workers
Application letter to the Director General of Immigration and Emigration
Completed application form
Police clearance in English or French
Signed CV of applicant
A copy of business trading license
A copy of annual tax certificate
A memorandum of understanding for companies or associations

This process involves simultaneously obtaining the certificate of incorporation (business registration), Tax Identification Number (tax registration) and the Social Security registration for employee pension submission.

Below, you can see how you can start, add or cease business activities in Rwanda

Registration
Registering a local company
Cost: Free
Requirements:

opy of ID/Passport
Complete two copies of Memorandum of Association Art 14 (downloaded on our website here)
Registering a branch of foreign company in Rwanda
Cost: Free

Requirements:

Power of attorney to present the company in Rwanda.(Notarised)
A duly authenticated copy of the memorandum Articles of Association. (Notarised)
Certificate of Registration/Incorporation issued by the registration authority in the country of incorporation. (Notarised)
Notarised resolution from the authorized agency authorizing to open a branch.
Passport copies of the shareholders/directors.
List of directors residing in Rwanda (atleast One )
2nd
Amendments
Opening a local branch
Requirements:

Notarised Resolution to open branch
Complete the application form
Payment of 5,000 rwf at RDB
Additional activities for individual businesses
Requirements:

Completed application forms provided for changing of particulars
Original registration certificate
Payments slip (Receipt) 2,000 Rwf
Additional activities for companies
Requirements:

One (1) notarized minutes of the Board meeting authorizing the filing of additional activities.
Original Registration certificate.
Payment of 7,000 rwf at RDB
Cessation of trading activities
Cost: Cessation fee RWF 5,000

Requirements:

Letter addressed to the Registrar General, stamped by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). A copy to RRA
Tax clearance certificate from RRA
Original Registration certificate
Minutes of Association notarized
Payment Slip

The labor law no. 22/2002 of 09/07/2002 regulates employment and labor issues in Rwanda. The law provides for the protection of employees, general conditions of employment, trade unions and employer organizations as well as health, safety and environment.
Rwanda prides itself in having a flexible labor policy with a multi lingual work force. Labor is affordable and productivity has been steadily growing. With recruitment agencies available to facilitate the recruitment process, accessing quality human resource has been made simpler

At the RDB headquarters, an investor could register for taxes, pay their taxes and apply for tax exemptions. Our partnership with the Rwanda Revenue Authority means that our services to you are more comprehensive and delivered more efficiently.

Please see below for a summary of key tax rates: