Required Documents

• Letter addressed to the Chairperson of RCVD
• Notified diploma/degree
• Copy of ID card
• Photo passport
• Bank slip of 30,000 RWF deposited at RCVD account BK 0004000653033-35
• Filled Application Form

Registration fees for foreigners: 50,000 RWF

Attention: Fresh graduates registered within the first 6 months are waived for 50% of registration fees.

Requirements

• License application letter addressed to the Chairperson specifying 1–3 non-conflicting veterinary services and intended practice zone (district, sector).
• Copy of previous license (for practitioners already licensed).
• Business registration certificate or recommendation letter from the sector level.
• Color passport photo.
• Evidence of annual licensing fee payment (Bank of Kigali – RCVD 00040-00653033-35).
• Proof of participation in CPD activities — minimum 20 credit points per year (professionals) or 14 points (paraprofessionals).

Available Fields of Practice

Licensing Fees

Provisional License Requirements

• Letter addressed to the Chairperson
• Copy of registration certificate
• Copy of ID
• Photo passport
• Declaration form completed by a Supervisor (5+ years experience)
• Copy of Supervisor’s license

Free of charge if requested during the internship period (first 6–12 months). Interns must secure placement before applying.

Other Services

• Registration of Companies under sanitary mandate
• Recommendation Letters for Veterinary Practitioners and Companies

Other Activities

• Establish and enforce the veterinary code of ethics
• Promote self-respect, integrity, and professional secrecy
• Inspect veterinary practitioners, companies, and premises for compliance
• Conduct annual veterinary medicine and animal health school audits
• Enhance capacity building for professionals and paraprofessionals
• Manage disciplinary actions