How to obtain a police certificate - Rwanda

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes. However, these certificates are not available for former foreign residents from outside Rwanda.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Rwanda
You should obtain an Extrait du Casier Judiciaire from the Parquet Général du Rwanda.

If you are a citizen, you must provide:

• proof of identity from your district
• two passport photographs
• a copy of your identity card
• the applicable fees (Rwf 1200 paid at the Rwanda Revenue Authority)

If you are a foreign resident, you must provide:

• a letter from your most recent employer stating that you lived in Rwanda and indicating the work you did
• a passport with visa
• two passport photographs
• the applicable fees

If you live outside of Rwanda
You should write a letter requesting the certificate to the Parquet Général du Rwanda and have it signed by the nearest embassy of Rwanda.

You must then authorize a representative with power of attorney in Rwanda to pay the applicable fees and collect the document. Two passport photographs and a copy of your identity card or passport must be included with the application.

Note: Fees are subject to change.