🇷🇼 Rwanda · Humanitarian
J: Foreigner worker with a refugee status in a foreign country, and who acquired a job in Rwanda — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 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://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Criminal record
“"Original police clearance from the country of residence for the previous six months"”
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · 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.