Real-time KYC & AML Solution for Rwanda
Utilise uqudo’s advanced Know Your Customer services to verify your users’ identity in seconds.
How our digital identity solution works
Scan Document
Read the document and extract identity data.
Facial Recognition
Check the person on camera is real and matches the document.
Validating Data
Verify the individual via government databases.
Screening
Check customers are worthy of doing business with AML & sanctions screening.
Authentication
Enable passwordless login for returning users and strengthen authentication with biometrics.
KYC for Rwanda in under 10 seconds
Validate your customer’s identity with uqudo’s innovative eKYC process, digital identity verification and AML solutions in Rwanda, which can be easily integrated into your onboarding platform. Keep fraudsters out and drive your conversions sky-high!
Stay compliant with our KYC & Screening solutions
In accordance with the guidelines of FATF, OFAC & ESAAMLG for
Rwanda identity documents we verify
National ID Card
National ID CardAs digital ID verification service providers, we verify the National Identity Card in Rwanda issued by the National Identification Agency (NIDA).
AI Document Scanning
- Isolating the document from the image and evaluating the quality based on glare and blur.
- Detecting document tampering or forgery.
- Validating hologram print.
- Extracting data via OCR.
Verify via NCR
- Verification of extracted data using existing databases
Passport
Passportuqudo verifies Rwandan passports issued by Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration for KYC in Rwanda, which includes verification of users’ name, date of birth and telephone number, along with Enhanced Due Diligence.
AI Document Scanning
- Evaluating the quality of the image based on glare and blur.
- Detecting document tampering or forgery.
- Checking format’s accuracy.
- Checking the data with the MRZ code & hologram.
Read NFC
- Extracting data from the NFC chip on the passport.
Driving license
Driving licenseAs a leading identity verification company, uqudo verifies the driving licenses issued by the Rwanda National Police in Rwanda by,
AI Document Scanning
- Isolating the document from the digital image and aligning it properly.
- Evaluating the quality of the image based on glare and blur.
- Detecting document tampering or forgery.
- Validating hologram print.
- Extracting data via OCR.
Pushing boundaries in the identity space in MEA and beyond
Licenses sold
EMEA Document Scanning Coverage
Global Passport NFC Reading
Awards & Recognitions
Full stack identity solution: KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence, AML Screening & Biometric Authentication
A fully customizable onboarding journey embedded in your app or website
An award-winning team
uqudo is proud to be recognised by some of the world’s most distinguished organisations.
Easily integrate 
with your tech stack.
with your tech stack.Use our simple and secure Web SDK, Mobile SDK, or RESTful API to seamlessly integrate identity capabilities into your operations.
See documentationWe price based on successful onboarding.
Say goodbye to request-based fees, repeat charges, and spiralling customer acquisition costs.
FAQ
How accurate is uqudo’s data extraction from Rwandan identity documents?
uqudo ensures high-accuracy data extraction from Rwandan identity documents using
advanced OCR and AI technology. The system captures and processes data in real time,
minimizing errors and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the verification
process.
Is it possible to detect fake or stolen Rwandan ID cards?
Yes, uqudo’s platform can detect fake or stolen Rwandan ID cards through advanced
biometric facial recognition, document authenticity checks, and cross-referencing with
authoritative databases to confirm identity legitimacy.
How can businesses in Rwanda automate KYC onboarding?
Businesses in Rwanda can automate KYC onboarding using uqudo’s digital identity
verification platform, which offers seamless integration, real-time ID document
validation, facial recognition, and AML screening to onboard customers efficiently and
securely.
Which Rwandan ID documents can be verified?
uqudo supports verification of key Rwandan ID documents, including national ID cards, passports and driving licenses. The system is designed to validate document authenticity
and extract relevant identity information in compliance with local standards.
Is the document scan compliant with Rwanda’s regulatory standards?
Yes, uqudo’s document scanning and verification process complies with Rwanda’s
regulatory requirements. The solution ensures secure processing, data protection, and
adherence to local KYC and AML frameworks.
How fast is the entire onboarding process for a new customer in Rwanda?
The onboarding process with uqudo is completed in real time. With automated
document verification, biometric matching, and instant AML checks, customers in
Rwanda can be onboarded in just a few seconds.
What makes uqudo’s AML screening different from standard checks?
uqudo’s AML screening is enhanced with real-time global watchlist monitoring,
sanctions database checks and politically exposed person (PEP) detection. This ensures
higher accuracy, faster detection, and full compliance with Rwanda’s anti-money
laundering laws.
