🇷🇼 Rwanda · Media / journalist
Journalist Residence Permit (H3) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Press accreditation | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–55 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €89 |
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.
Job offer
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-20
Employer sponsor
“\* Recommendation letter from employer”
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-21
Work experience
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-20
Press accreditation
“\* Accreditation from the competent Rwandan Authorities.”
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-21
Criminal record
“\* Original police clearance from the country of residence for the previous six months”
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-20
Age range
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-20
Application fee
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-20
Open to all nationalities
https://migration.gov.rw/our-services/permit/employment · verified 2026-06-20
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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 2026-06-20.