Work visa Rwanda
Work permit (H1): skilled worker on the occupations in demand list
Run by Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE)
Skilled workers whose occupation is on Rwanda's occupations in demand list and who have a job contract in Rwanda. EAC citizens do not pay for the resident permit.
- Job offer
- Required: employment contract and a recommendation letter from the employer
- Language
- Not stated on the official page. Documents must be in English or French.
- Education
- Academic certificates, or relevant work experience instead of the qualification
- Work experience
- Relevant work experience can count in place of the qualification
- Government fee
- RWF 150,000. Free for EAC citizens. Not refunded if the application is denied or withdrawn.
- Processing time
- Not stated on the official page
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid when applying online through Irembo
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on migration.gov.rw on 2026-10-18: "Permit is issued to a skilled worker on an occupation on demand list who possesses the qualification or relevant work experience"; fee "150,000 Frw"; validity "Up to three years"; general information page: "EAC citizens do not pay for resident permit". Requirements listed: employment contract, academic certificates, recommendation letter from employer, CV, police clearance for the previous six months. Another official page.