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Rwanda K - Assured Income or Retiree Permit

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign national with assured income, including a retiree, who does not intend to take employment in Rwanda.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Assured Income RequiredThe applicant must have assured income.
  • Character and securityOriginal police clearance is required.
  • Curriculum Vitae RequiredA detailed curriculum vitae is required.
  • Employment IntendedThe class is limited to a person who does not intend to be employed in Rwanda.
  • Financial meansA bank statement from a bank in Rwanda is required.
  • Retirement Certificate Required For RetireeA retiree must provide a retirement certificate.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceLocal medical insurance from Rwanda is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official page defines class K for a foreigner with assured income, including a retiree, who does not intend to be employed in Rwanda.
  • Official source basisThe official page defines class K for a foreigner with assured income, including a retiree, who does not intend to be employed in Rwanda.
  • Report summaryThe official page defines class K for a foreigner with assured income, including a retiree, who does not intend to be employed in Rwanda.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe fee is stated in Rwandan francs.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe fee is RWF 150,000.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Validity Years MaxThe permit is valid for up to two years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Rwanda?
The official source states: For a foreign national with assured income, including a retiree, who does not intend to take employment in Rwanda.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A bank statement from a bank in Rwanda is required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Local medical insurance from Rwanda is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official migration.gov.rw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migration.gov.rwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Rwanda government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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