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M1 - Dependant of a Rwandan

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign spouse, child or other qualifying dependant of a Rwandan citizen.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Qualifying Dependant Relationship RequiredThe applicant must be dependent on the Rwandan sponsor.
  • Rwandan Sponsor RequiredThe sponsor must be Rwandan.
  • Sponsor Identity Card RequiredA copy of the principal's identity card is required.
  • Birth Or Adoption Certificate Required For ChildThe operational checklist requires a birth or adoption certificate for a child.
  • Character and securityPolice clearance is required for an applicant over eighteen.
  • Marriage Certificate Required For SpouseThe operational checklist requires a marriage certificate for a spouse.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Ministerial Order states that M1 is issued to a foreigner dependent on a Rwandan and is valid for three renewable years.
  • Official source basisThe Ministerial Order states that M1 is issued to a foreigner dependent on a Rwandan and is valid for three renewable years.
  • Report summaryThe Ministerial Order states that M1 is issued to a foreigner dependent on a Rwandan and is valid for three renewable years.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe statutory fee schedule is stated in Rwandan francs.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe Ministerial Order lists M1 as free.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionThe Ministerial Order states that M1 is renewable.
  • Validity YearsThe Ministerial Order gives M1 a three-year validity.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Rwanda?
The official source states: For a foreign spouse, child or other qualifying dependant of a Rwandan citizen.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

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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Other family routes to Rwanda

2 other family routes to Rwanda.

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