Rwanda

Overview

Rwanda is a country that is located within Eastern and Central Africa. Rwanda is a landlocked country that is bordered by the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Uganda, and Tanzania. Rwanda is 26 337 square kilometres with a population of 13, 21 million people.

Rwanda is known for its breath-taking scenery; it is often referred to as le pays des mille collines (French: “land of a thousand hills”). The capital city of Rwanda is Kigali. The Rwandan Franc is an official national currency and used only in Rwanda.

The principal language is Kinyarwanda which is spoken by the majority of Rwandans. English and French are official languages. Swahili is also spoken in cities.

Rwanda’s relatively high altitude allows for its tropical highland climate despite its plenty of rain. Rwanda’s long rainy season lasts from about March to May when the rain is heavy and persistent. June to mid-September is the long dry season; and October to November is a shorter rainy season, followed by a short dry season from December to February.

Country Facts

Currency - Rwandan franc (Rfr)
Climate : Tropical
Water: Drinkable in most major cities
Time Zone: (GMT+2)
Official Language/s: Kinyarwanda, English and French
Population: 13 million

Housing

For foreign nationals, Kigali is the best-suited place for settling as the majority of facilities and diplomatic missions are located there. The accommodation with scenic views. The cost of accommodation is not overtly expensive nor is it cheap.

The most expensive area is in Kacyiru where the US embassy is located. Kanombe, a residential area close to the airport is a cheaper alternative.

There are three categories of accommodation in Rwanda

Hotels in Kigali.
Safari lodges and tented camps in Rwanda’s parks and reserves.
Apartments and shared housing are either furnished and unfurnished homes.

Housing Facts

Popular Expat Areas

Nyarutaramae
Kimihurura
Kicukiro
Kacyiru
Gacuriro

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Schooling

The Rwandan education system operates on a 6-3-3-4 system:

Primary School – 6 years
Junior Secondary School (Ordinary level) – 3 years
Senior Secondary School (Advanced level) – 3 years
University Bachelor’s degree – 4 years

Education Facts

Some Schools for Consideration

Ecole Francaise Antoine de Saint- Exupery
Green Hills Academy
Kigali International Community School

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Immigration to Rwanda

Business Visa

A business visa is issued to a foreign national who wishes to do business in Rwanda. The business visa is valid for 90 days, and it is a multiple entry visa. The visa may only be extended once.

Work Permit

Foreign nationals are required to apply for a work permit to work in Rwanda. There are two main options: temporary and permanent, and different categories according to the nature of employment.

The employee can either apply for the visa upon arrival or submit it online before leaving their home country. The other option is applying at the Rwanda Diplomatic Mission in the country of residence.

Residence Permit

There are two categories for a residence permit in Rwanda: a) Temporary Residence Permit and b) Permanent Residence Permit.

Visa Facts

Immigration Services

We are able to assist with a wide variety of visas across Africa, including Family, Study, Spousal, Short-term work, Long-term work, and Temporary Visitor visas.

Outbound

We offer outbound immigration services to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as Migration Through Investment programs for Grenada, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, and the United States.

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