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Residence Permit Cost Estimator for Rwanda

Most Rwandan residence permits cost RWF 150,000. A recurring investor or entrepreneur permit is RWF 250,000 and permanent residence RWF 300,000. Each dependant pays half the main applicant’s fee, and citizens of East African Community countries pay nothing.

Updated November 2026 · Figures checked 9 November 2026

Investor, entrepreneur, work and most other permits
RWF 150,0001,2
Investor, entrepreneur, work and most other permits
Permanent residence, classes L-1 and L-3
RWF 300,0004
Permanent residence, classes L-1 and L-3
Of the main fee, for each dependant
50%5
Of the main fee, for each dependant
Resident permits for EAC citizens
Free6
Resident permits for EAC citizens

Residence Permit Cost Estimator for Rwanda

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Residence permit cost estimator

Permit fees

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Breakdown

Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.

Sources for the calculator

  1. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Employment permits
  2. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Business investor and entrepreneur permits
  3. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Other permits
  4. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Permanent permits
  5. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Dependant permits
  6. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Permits, general information
  7. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Ministerial Order N°06/01 of 29/05/2019 relating to immigration and emigration (PDF)

How the estimate works

  • The main permit: the DGIE fee for the class you choose, from the 2019 Ministerial Order on immigration.
  • Dependants: a spouse and each child on an M2 permit pay half the main applicant’s fee.
  • Investment certificate: investor permits need a company with an RDB investment certificate, which costs USD 500.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Dependant permits; Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Ministerial Order N°06/01 of 29/05/2019 relating to immigration and emigration5,7

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Rwandan residence permit cost?

Most cost RWF 150,000. A recurring investor or entrepreneur permit is RWF 250,000 and permanent residence RWF 300,000.

What do dependants pay?

Each dependant pays half the main applicant’s fee.

Do EAC citizens pay?

No. Resident permits are free for citizens of East African Community countries.

Sources

  1. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Employment permits
  2. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Business investor and entrepreneur permits
  3. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Other permits
  4. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Permanent permits
  5. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Dependant permits
  6. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Permits, general information
  7. Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Ministerial Order N°06/01 of 29/05/2019 relating to immigration and emigration (PDF)

Figures checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.

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