Legalization of public documents on Irembo platform

On June 5, 2024, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda (MINAFFET), in partnership with Irembo, introduced a digitalized process of legalization of public documents through Apostilles electronic (e-Apostilles).

To apply for legalization of Rwandan public documents for use abroad; visit the online platform Irembo

These documents include:

• Civil Registry documents
• Academic documents
• Judicial documents
• Notarial Acts
• Other documents

Legalization of public documents originating from abroad to be used in Rwanda.

• All official documents issued by the Government of Canada MUST be legalized through Apostilles (see the document here attached for Apostillization by the Government of Canada)
• Applicants seeking authentication of other documents may use Irembo service (i.e. Power of Attorney for Passport/ID, SIM swap, Bank documents etc.…)
• It is mandatory to read the document attached below.