How to Get a Police Certificate - Rwanda

Do I need to provide a Police Certificate with my Application for Permanent Residence? Yes

Name of document(s) to get: Extrait du Casier Judiciaire

How to get a Police Certificate

If you are a citizen of Rwanda

If you live in Rwanda:

You should apply in person to the National Public Prosecution Authority – Department of Criminal Record Clearance Certificate. You must bring:

• A copy of your identity card or its replacement for those who have lost it
• Two recent passport size photographs
• A copy of an employment letter, an employment contract or an employment card (for those wanting it for employment reasons)
• Applicable fees

If you live outside of Rwanda:

You should apply at your nearest Embassy of Rwanda. You must bring:

• A copy of a valid Rwandan passport
• A copy of a valid visa (for those living in countries within the East African Community (EAC) and Communauté économique de Pays de Grands Lacs (CEPGL)
• A residence permit
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Applicable fees

If you are not a citizen of Rwanda

If you live in Rwanda:

You should apply in person to the National Public Prosecution Authority – Department of Criminal Record Clearance Certificate. You must bring:

• A copy of your valid passport
• A copy of a Rwandan visa
• Two recent passport size photographs
• A copy of an employment letter, an employment contract or an employment card (for those wanting it for employment reasons)
• Applicable fees

If you live outside of Rwanda:

You should apply at your nearest Embassy of Rwanda. You must bring:

• A copy of a valid passport
• A copy of a valid visa (if you are a foreigner living in a country in which you are not a citizen)
• A document showing that you once lived in Rwanda
• Two recent passport size photographs
• Applicable fees

Information and documents you need:

• All information and documents needed are explained above

Special notes and considerations

National Public Prosecution Authority – Department of Criminal Code
P.O. Box 1328
Kigali, Rwanda

• Applying and collecting the certificate is done by the concerned applicant
• No fingerprints required for all applicants whether you live in Rwanda or outside Rwanda
• Additional information is available at the National Public Prosecution Authority website. Website is in English and Kinyarwanda.