Country Payroll Guide Rwanda

There is national minimum wage in Rwanda, the minimum wage is dependent on the industry.

Common but not mandatory.

45 hours per week.

Overtime rates are outlined in the employment contract.

Employees are entitled to at least 18 days of annual leave per year. Employees under 18 years of age are entitled to at least 24 days.

15 days.

Employees are entitled to 15 days of sick leave once they have provided a medical certificate. For long-term sick leave, the employee may receive up to three months paid sick leave and three months unpaid.

12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, with two weeks being taken prior to the due date.

Up to four days of paternity leave.

There are no provisions in the law regarding parental leave.

Employment contracts may be terminated for just cause, and a written notice should be given to the employee, unless dismissal is due to serious misconduct.

• Less than one year of service: 15 days notice
• More than one year of service: one month notice

Once an employee has completed one year of service they are entitled to the following rates of severance pay:

• Less than five years of service: one month’s salary
• Five to 10 years of service: two months’ salary
• 10-15 years’ service: three months’ salary
• 15-20 years’ service: four months’ salary
• 20-25 years’ service: five months’ salary
• 25+ years’ service: six months’ salary

Up to 6 months.

Most foreign nationals are required to apply for a visa to enter and stay in Rwanda. They also need a work permit, as a visa only allows entry to the country but not employment. Work permits are split into categories, but the two main options are temporary or permanent.