Rwanda passport fees in 2026
- Adult ordinary passport
- RWF 100,000 1
- Adult validity
- 10 years 1
- Child ordinary passport
- RWF 25,000 1
- Child validity
- 2 years through age 15, 5 years at 16 and 17 1
- Adult replacement before expiry
- RWF 150,000 2
- Standard processing
- 4 working days 3
- Fee schedule updated
- 11 February 2026 1
Rwanda passport fee table
IremboGov published the first-application schedule on 11 February 2026. The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration page states 66 pages for the 10-year adult passport 1,4.
| Passport type | Validity | Pages | Fee | How to pay | Date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult ordinary e-passport, age 18 and over | 10 years | 66 | RWF 100,000 | IremboGov billing number and chosen payment method | 19 October 2026 |
| Child ordinary e-passport, age 16 or 17 | 5 years | Not published | RWF 25,000 | IremboGov billing number and chosen payment method | 19 October 2026 |
| Child ordinary e-passport, age 15 or below | 2 years | Not published | RWF 25,000 | IremboGov billing number and chosen payment method | 19 October 2026 |
| Adult replacement for expiry | 10 years | 66 | RWF 100,000 | IremboGov billing number and chosen payment method | 19 October 2026 |
| Adult replacement for another reason | 10 years | 66 | RWF 150,000 | IremboGov billing number and chosen payment method | 19 October 2026 |
| Child replacement for expiry | 2 or 5 years | Not published | RWF 25,000 | IremboGov billing number and chosen payment method | 19 October 2026 |
| Child replacement for another reason | 2 or 5 years | Not published | RWF 37,500 | IremboGov billing number and chosen payment method | 19 October 2026 |
Adult and child passport fees
An adult ordinary e-passport costs RWF 100,000 and is valid for 10 years. The immigration directorate describes the 10-year adult passport as having 66 pages 1,4.
A child ordinary e-passport costs RWF 25,000. The validity is 2 years for an applicant age 15 or below and 5 years for an applicant age 16 or 17 1.
Replacement fees
A replacement after expiry uses the ordinary first-application fee. IremboGov lists RWF 100,000 for an adult and RWF 25,000 for a child 2.
A lost, stolen or damaged passport replacement carries a 50% penalty. The published totals are RWF 150,000 for an adult ordinary passport and RWF 37,500 for a child ordinary passport 2. A theft application needs a declaration of loss from the Rwanda Investigation Bureau 2.
How to apply and pay
Apply through IremboGov under Immigration and Emigration. Choose the e-passport service, enter the applicant details, upload the required files and submit the request 1,2.
The system generates a billing number after submission. You then choose a payment method. DGIE reviews the file and sends a notice for biometric capture or collection at the selected office 2,4.
Processing and collection
IremboGov gives a processing time of 4 working days for an e-passport application 3. Applicants collect from the location selected during the application 3.
Applicants in Kigali collect at DGIE headquarters. Applicants outside Kigali use the DGIE office at the district headquarters. Applicants outside Rwanda collect from the Rwandan embassy in their country of residence 2.
Identification and files
An applicant age 16 or older uses a national identity number. A younger applicant can use a child identity number. Every applicant needs a working phone number, email address or both 3.
The portal accepts a white-background photo, a signature, identity records, application letters and other certificates based on the applicant category 1,3.
Common questions
How much is a Rwanda passport in 2026?
RWF 100,000 for a 10-year adult ordinary e-passport 1.
How much is a child passport in Rwanda?
RWF 25,000, valid for 2 years through age 15 or 5 years at age 16 or 17 1.
How much is a lost Rwanda passport replacement?
RWF 150,000 for an adult ordinary passport or RWF 37,500 for a child ordinary passport 2.
How long does a Rwanda e-passport take?
IremboGov lists 4 working days 3.
How do I pay for a Rwanda passport?
Submit on IremboGov, use the generated billing number and choose one of the offered payment methods 2.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@passportfees.org with the official link.
Sources
- IremboGov: First e-passport application fees and requirements (updated 11 February 2026)
- IremboGov: E-passport replacement fees and requirements (updated 12 February 2026)
- IremboGov: E-passport application FAQs (updated 30 April 2026)
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration: Ordinary e-passport, checked 19 October 2026
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