SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT PASS/VISA(www.migration.gov.rw)
- Passports not less than six(6) months’ validity
- Admission letter from the institution of learning
- Equivalence certificate issued by Rwanda Education Regulatory Body(HEC or NESA)
- Clearance for a person above years of age from the country of residence for the last six months
- Passport photo with white background
- Sponsorship commitment letter with his/her full contacts and address
- Students to provide his/her accommodation address upon arrival
- Financial statement of the sponsor from the bank for the last six(6) months to justify capacity to pay required tuition, accommodation, living allowance and other living expenses.
- Student Pass/Visa fee
- Recommendation letter from the institution of learning addressed to the DGIE.
Note:
- First application for student pass should be done in 15 days upon admission.
- Renewal of student pass/visa should be done within 5 days.
- Penalties are applied in case of overstay for both students and institution of learning.
- Application is done online through Irembo portal (www.irembo.gov.rw)
- International students should posses all the above-mentioned requirements before traveling to Rwanda except recommendation letter from the institution of learning.