Investor Permit (Class A-1 / B-1)

Overview

If you are putting money into a Rwandan company, this is the residence permit built around your investment. The investor classes (for example A-1 and B-1) are issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration to foreign nationals investing in sectors recognised by Rwanda, and a central requirement is that the company holds an investment certificate, which is obtained through the Rwanda Development Board. The application is made online through IremboGov. Because investor permits sit within the residence framework that can lead on to a permanent residence permit, this route is treated as leading to settlement. Good to know: the investment certificate is a separate step you sort out with the Rwanda Development Board before or alongside the permit.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   Identify the investor class that matches your planned investment and confirm the requirements on the official page.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Obtain the company investment certificate through the Rwanda Development Board and gather the business registration and investment evidence.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   Apply online through the IremboGov portal, attaching the investment certificate and supporting documents.

4. 04

   After approval

   Maintain the qualifying investment, keep the permit valid, and consider the permanent residence pathway over time.

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