Do you need to use Rwandan documents in Belgium? Rwanda issues records in English, French or Kinyarwanda: the language determines the translation to plan for. Here is how to handle translation and legalisation for an accepted file.
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Do Rwandan documents need to be translated?
Rwanda uses English, French and Kinyarwanda. A record in English or Kinyarwanda will need to be translated for a Belgian administration; a French-language record may suffice in Wallonia or in Brussels, but a translation into Dutch may be required in Flanders. The legalisation is the key step.
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Which documents are concerned?
- Civil status records: birth certificate, marriage certificate, certificate of single status.
- Criminal record extract from Rwanda.
- Diplomas and transcripts (often in English).
- Documents for family reunification or nationality.
Good to know: identify the language of each record and the target language. Check the legalisation procedure via our apostille and legalisation guide.
Legalisation and consistency of names
Rwandan records generally need to be legalised before use in Belgium. Ensure the consistency of the spelling of your first and last name across all the translated documents to avoid a refusal.
How to proceed
- Gather your Rwandan records and confirm the list with the administration.
- Have the documents legalised according to the applicable procedure.
- Check the target language and that of each record.
- Entrust the sworn translation to a sworn translator if necessary.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a Rwandan record in English need to be translated?
Yes, for a Belgian administration, a sworn translation is generally required. Ask the recipient for the exact target language.
Does Rwanda apply the apostille?
Rwandan records generally go through a legalisation. Consult our apostille and legalisation guide for the steps.
My documents are in several languages, how should I handle this?
We handle everything in a single order to guarantee consistency and turnaround, translating each record into the expected target language.
Urgent Rwandan procedure to wrap up?
Express available. Sworn translation ready for the Belgian administration if required.