Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Rwandan parent
Birth to a Rwandan parent creates Rwandan nationality. Birth in Rwanda alone to two foreign parents is not unrestricted jus soli.
Sources: Rwanda DGIE - citizenship services
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as the spouse of a citizen
A spouse may apply for nationality after five years of marriage.
Sources: Rwanda DGIE - citizenship services
Ancestryactive
Rwandan nationality through a Rwandan parent
A child of a Rwandan parent is Rwandan by origin. Separate origin and recovery routes exist for Rwandans in the diaspora.
Sources: Rwanda DGIE - citizenship services
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization after fifteen years residence
Adults generally need about fifteen years consecutive legal residence with permits, good conduct, knowledge of Rwandan culture, and livelihood. Spouses of Rwandans use a shorter marriage track. Dual nationality is generally allowed. Grant is discretionary.
Sources: Rwanda DGIE - citizenship services