This article consists of services that enable Rwandan citizens to renew both their definitive and provisional driving licenses. The current driving license should be already expired or 7 days before the expiry date to apply for a renewal. A definitive driving license expires after 10 years, whereas a provisional driving license expires after 1 year. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• How to Apply for the Renewal of a Provisional Driving License
• How to Apply for the Renewal of a Definitive Driving License

How to Apply for the Renewal of a Provisional Driving License

This service enables Rwandan citizens whose provisional driving licenses have expired to apply for a renewal. The service is provided by the Rwanda National Police (RNP).

The processing time of this service is 21 days and its price is Rwf 5,000. 

Prerequisites:

• Applicants must have a national ID corresponding to their provisional driving licenses. 

• Applicants should have expired provisional driving licenses (PDL).

Note that when an expired PDL is lost, the applicant is advised to apply for a PDL renewal first, and when it is released, the applicant can apply for a duplicate. 

Follow these simple steps to apply for the provisional driving license renewal: 

1. Visit www.irembo.gov.rw and under Police, click on Renewal of Driving License.

2.  Select which service you want: “Renewal of Provisional Driving License” and click on Apply. 

3. Enter the Application Details. The applicant information is displayed on the right side of the page. 

4. Click Next to proceed. 

5. Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click Submit. 

6. A billing number/ID (99….) will be generated for payment. Applicants can pay using MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, BK App, BK Branches, BK Agents, or pay online using VISA or MasterCard. 

How to Apply for the Renewal of a Definitive Driving License

This service enables Rwandan citizens whose definitive driving licenses have expired to apply for a renewal. The service is provided by the Rwanda National Police (RNP).

The processing time of this service is 7 days and its price is Rwf 5,000. 

Prerequisites:

• Applicants must have a national ID.

Follow these simple steps to apply for the definitive driving license renewal: 

1. Visit www.irembo.gov.rw and under Police, click on Renewal of Driving License.

2.  Select which service you want: “Renewal of Driving License” and click on Apply. 

3.   Enter the Application Details. The applicant information is displayed on the right side of the page. 

4. Click Next to proceed. 

5. Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click Submit. 

6. A billing number/ID (99….) will be generated for payment. Applicants can pay using MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, BK App, BK Branches, BK Agents, or pay online using VISA or MasterCard. 

NOTE: After applying and paying successfully via IremboGov, the applicant receives an SMS/email confirming their payment. After 7 days, the driving license will be ready for pickup at the chosen police station chosen while applying.