Can you buy land in Rwanda as a foreigner? This is probably one of the questions that we get asked the most. The simple answer to this is: Yes! You can buy property in Rwanda even if you don’t have Rwandan citizenship. So, due to many questions, our team went to gather specific information through the…
What is a W-9 Form and why is my financial institution in Rwanda asking me to sign one? First of all, what is a W9 Form? The purpose of form W9 is to provide your US tax ID, aka TIN: Taxpayer Identification Number, to the person, including a financial institution, who needs to report…
So, you always hear about how things are done differently in the motherland? Well, that is definitely true. The problem is sometimes, we don’t always know what is normal verses a hustle. And coming from placing that hustled every dollar and dime, we are naturally cautious about things that we are not comfortable with. Momma…
Hey Cousins! We are providing you a list of best lawyers in Rwanda . This information is for assisting expats who may need support in Rwanda. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. We are encouraging you to do research whether a law service provider will be suitable for…
Very recently, Rwanda added additional requirements to the Class K Visa, which is the one that is used most often for our retirees. This visa allows you to live in Rwanda for two years at a time if you can prove “assured income”. Assured income is your social security, retirement check, 401K, or any other…
So you are moving to Rwanda and you have the babies in tow! Are you ready to make sure you know what you need and what you don’t need? Well, we scoured Facebook and brought back a number of comments from some Moms to help you with packing. First things first, based upon feedback from…
Let us first explain what Google Voice will and will not allow you to do with your current mobile number in a foreign country. Google Voice WILL allow you to… keep your mobile number without paying for a recurring parking cost set up a new voicemail for anyone that calls your U.S. number access voicemails…
Do I Need A Driving License In Rwanda? Everyone who is 18 years old and above needs a Government permit(driving license) to be able to drive in Rwanda. So, What do you need to acquire a Rwandan driving license? If you’ll start afresh, you’ll have to register in a local driving school then book a test….
Yes!! It’s true. Basically, Rwanda will not touch your US money if it is older than 2009. Period. There is no bargaining or pleading you can do, banks won’t touch and even shops have been told not to touch it. So, if you bring any old bills…you just cannot use them. The reason is because…
Moving overseas, one of the most important conversations you SHOULD have is regarding healthcare and your health care coverage. Once you begin living internationally, you have a lot more options…and a lot more questions. What type of questions? Would traveler’s insurance work for me or do I get health insurance? What will my current policy…