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Purpose and legislative effect
“This provision says the law regulates immigration and emigration in Rwanda.”
This provision says the law regulates immigration and emigration in Rwanda. This article defines terms used in the Law on immigration, emigration, travel documents, and related statuses. This article defines which travel documents are recognized in Rwanda and says the Minister sets the recognition procedure for some of them. This article sets the conditions for entering and leaving Rwanda, including using an official border point, having valid travel documents and any required registration or permits. People staying or residing in Rwanda must meet entry requirements, have a lawful purpose for staying, and comply with laws and regulations. The Minister may set additional conditions.
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This provision says the law regulates immigration and emigration in Rwanda.
Section 1
The Directorate General issues and manages travel documents, and it also governs other documents issued by competent authorities when those documents are used as travel documents.
Section 16
An immigration officer has enforcement powers when implementing this Law.
Section 31
A person who gives false information to get a visa, residence permit, or other travel document commits an offence.
Section 45
This law starts on the date it is published in the Official Gazette.
Section 60
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Source and current-law status
In force source record
Source record from www.amategeko.gov.rw · Record updated 20 Sept 2018
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