🇷🇼 Rwanda · Exceptional Merit
Citizenship for Special Merit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €6 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migration.gov.rw/our-services/citizenshipss.
- Typical processing: ~6 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Criminal record
https://www.migration.gov.rw/our-services/citizenshipss · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://www.migration.gov.rw/our-services/citizenshipss · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://www.migration.gov.rw/our-services/citizenshipss · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.