Program Description: The Business Entrepreneur Permit is issued to a foreign entrepreneur who intends to conduct business activities in Rwanda in sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing, information technology, hospitality, logistics, and other economic activities.

Permit Validity: The business entrepreneur permit is valid for up to two years and can be renewed.

Application Fee: The application fee for the business entrepreneur permit is 150000 Rwandan francs.

Application Requirements: Required documents include a detailed curriculum vitae, a full business registration certificate, an application letter, and the original police clearance from the country of previous residence for the last six months.

Permit Categories: The immigration authority provides several sector-based entrepreneur or investor permit categories depending on the economic sector of the business activity.

Last Verified: March 2026