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Rwanda M2 - Dependant of a Temporary Resident

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign dependant of a holder of a temporary Rwanda residence permit.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Qualifying Dependant Relationship RequiredThe applicant must be dependent on the temporary resident.
  • Temporary Resident Sponsor RequiredThe principal must hold a temporary residence permit.
  • Birth Or Adoption Certificate Required For ChildA child must provide a birth or adoption certificate.
  • Character and securityPolice clearance is required for an applicant over eighteen.
  • Marriage Certificate Required For SpouseA spouse must provide the marriage certificate.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe Ministerial Order states that M2 is for a dependant of a temporary resident and has the same validity as the resident.
  • Official source basisThe Ministerial Order states that M2 is for a dependant of a temporary resident and has the same validity as the resident.
  • Report summaryThe Ministerial Order states that M2 is for a dependant of a temporary resident and has the same validity as the resident.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee Percentage Of PrincipalThe M2 fee is half the fee paid by the principal applicant.checked 2026-07-26
  • Fee Percentage UnitThe statutory schedule expresses the fee as one half of the principal fee.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Validity Matches PrincipalThe Ministerial Order gives M2 the same validity as the principal resident.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Rwanda?
The official source states: For a foreign dependant of a holder of a temporary Rwanda residence permit.
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 11 points against the official source; 11 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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