How to Get a Police Certificate - Rwanda
If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.
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.