The Telecommunications Regulation and Supervision Agency (ARCT) of Burundi has announced a new requirement for applicants residing abroad who seek approval certificates for telecommunications equipment.

According to the official notice (Ref: ARCT/4258), all foreign applicants must now designate a local contact person ,either an individual or a legal entity  residing within Burundi. This step is intended to improve efficiency, ensure proper administrative follow-up, and streamline communication between ARCT and applicants.

The designated representative will be responsible for:

• Submitting and receiving official correspondence related to the application.

• Transmitting any additional documents requested by ARCT.

• Overseeing the process of submitting samples for approval.

• Managing payment of related approval fees.

• Acting as the communication channel between ARCT and the foreign applicant.

Applicants are required to provide the following details of their designated representative when submitting applications:

• Full name

• Complete physical address

• Telephone number and email address

• Copy of a valid ID

Our dedicated local team in Burundi is ready to provide comprehensive support for your type approval applications. For the latest regulatory updates from Burundi's Agency for Regulation and Control of Telecommunications (ARCT), please contact our specialists at info@nanotechsol.com.