International Students

International Students

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.

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