Student permit (class U1) and related study & research permits
Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration issues a U1 permit to foreigners who come to study. Related classes cover occupational trainees (U2), independent researchers (H7) and students working during holidays (P2). Applications go through Irembo.
1 entry rule for Rwanda based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Rwanda
Money
3
Currency
Rwandan Franc
RWF
Rwandan Franc
Cost of living
26
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–30%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18% · social security 6%
Monthly PAYE: 0% up to RWF 60,000, 10% to 100,000, 20% to 200,000, 30% above RWF 200,000.
Living
1
Happiness
#3 of 3 countries
World Happiness Report 2021
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign students at Rwandan schools and institutions, plus trainees and researchers.
Eligibility
School recommendationU1 Student
A recommendation letter from the school and a sponsorship letter.
Passport validityU1 Student
Travel document valid for at least 6 months.
Police clearanceU1 Student
Original police clearance for applicants over 18.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementOccupational trainee
- Document checklistTravel document valid at least 6 months
- FeesU1 Student permit
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- 4 documents
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- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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