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"Certification sheet" format

Steps (17)

Buy land from the developer (2)

1 Obtain an appointment with the developer to visit the zone and identify the land to be purchased

2 Lease land from the developer

Environmental impact assessment (7)

3 Create user account and submit EIA application

4 Site visit

5 Obtain notification that EIA is necessary

6 Obtain EIA study report

7 Submit the EIA study report

8 Obtain electronic copy of the EIA certificate

9 Obtain EIA certificate and sign conditions of approval

Request for construction permit (3)

10 Pay fee for construction permit

11 Submit request for construction permit

12 Obtain construction permit

Request for occupational permit (3)

13 Submit application for occupational permit

14 Site verification

15 Obtain occupational permit

Application for SEZ user license (2)

16 Submit application for SEZ user license and pay application fee

17 Obtain SEZ user license

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Contact details

Entity in charge

Rwanda Development Board

KG 220 St, Kigali P.O Box 6239
Tel: 1415 / +250 727 775 170
Email: info@rdb.rw, investorfeedback@rdb.rw
Website: https://www.rdb.rw
Directions:

Unit in charge

Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda

Mon:	07:00 - 17:00
Tue:	07:00 - 17:00
Wed:	07:00 - 17:00
Thu:	07:00 - 17:00
Fri:	07:00 - 15:00

Person in charge

Eng. Innocent Nizeyimana

SEZAR Specialist
Tel: 0788892471
Email: innocent.nizeyimana@rdb.rw

Expected results

Appointment

Requirements

Payment receipt (BNR) (original)

EIA certificate (original, signed and with stamp) (original)

Application letter for construction permit (original)
The letter should be addressed to CEO RDB with copy to the Head of SEZAR and the Head of Prime Economic Zones (the Developer).

Project implementation plan (Simple copy)

Environmental management plan. (Simple copy)

Deed plan (original)
or sales agreement, if deed plan not yet available

Project brief for construction permit (original)

Two Perspectives vis a vis surroundings (original + 2 simple copies)
On A3 paper

Topographic map (original + 2 simple copies)
On A3 paper

10.

Architectural layout drawings (4 simple copies)
On A0 paper

11.

Water, plumbing and drainage drawings and details (4 simple copies)
On A4 paper

12.

General arrangement of artificial ventilation (4 simple copies)
On A4 paper

13.

Electrical, mechanical or fibre optical installation layout details (4 simple copies)
On A4 paper

14.

Structural drawings, layout and details, including bar bending schedule and structural calculations (4 simple copies)
On A0 paper

15.

Bills of quantity (2 simple copies)

16.

Soil test results (Simple copy)
Where applicable

17.

Safety measure plan (Fire Management) (Simple copy)

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min. 10mn - Max. 20mn

Waiting time until next step: Max. 2 days

Legal justification

RDB Public Notice - 17 March 2020

Additional information

1) All drawings/plans must be stamped and signed by the design consultancy firm.
2) All designs or Site improvement activities shall be done in conformity with the relevant Rwanda laws, regulations and guidelines.
3) Where applicable, the details of any special provisions for persons with disabilities shall be given on all plans drawings and diagrams.

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Entity in charge

Rwanda Development Board

KG 220 St, Kigali P.O Box 6239
Tel: 1415 / +250 727 775 170
Email: info@rdb.rw, investorfeedback@rdb.rw
Website: https://www.rdb.rw
Directions:

Unit in charge

Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda

Mon:	07:00 - 17:00
Tue:	07:00 - 17:00
Wed:	07:00 - 17:00
Thu:	07:00 - 17:00
Fri:	07:00 - 15:00

Person in charge

Naphtal Kazoora

Head of Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda
Tel: 0788476371
Email: naphtal.kazoora@rdb.rw

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Timeframe ( ver detalles )

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Contact details

Entity in charge

Rwanda Development Board

Unit in charge

Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda

Person in charge

Eng. Innocent Nizeyimana

Expected results

Requirements

Time frame

Legal justification

Additional information

Recourse: Rwanda Development Board

Entity in charge

Rwanda Development Board

Unit in charge

Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda

Person in charge

Naphtal Kazoora

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Submit request for construction permit
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