How to Apply for a Provisional cannabis cultivation license

Created by Stella ISIMBI, Modified on Wed, 7 Jan at 4:14 PM by Stella ISIMBI

This service allows business operators who would like to cultivate cannabis to obtain a provisional operating license from the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA).


This provisional license will allow businesses to acquire documents required for the final cannabis cultivation license.


What do you need before you start applying?

Here’s all you need:

  • An active OneStopCenter account. To create an account, click here.

  • Valid company or individual TIN: Required to apply.

  • Valid mobile phone number or email address: To receive updates and track your application.

Required attachments 


  • Passport copy

  • Letter of recommendation for cultivating cannabis given by RDB

  • Investment certificate issued by competent Authority(eg RDB)

  • Detailed business plan

  • Business registration certificate from RDB


Optional attachments

  • Notarized diploma of qualified personnel


Processing Time and Fees


Processing Time

Price

3 Working Days

1,000,000 RWF


Next Steps and support information


1. Application Submission:

After successfully submitting the application, the applicant receives a billing number  (e.g., 88…) used to pay  

2. Payment:

  • billing number/ID will be generated for payment. Click Pay to complete the transaction.

  • Applicants can choose the mode of payment.

3. Certificate/License Delivery:

Once your application is approved, you will receive your e-license.

4. For assistance or more information:

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