INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS SPECIFIC TO ASC (AUTORISATION SPECIALE DE CIRCULATION)/CEPGL

ELIGIBLE PERSON

Travel document issued to a Rwandan, or a foreigner legally residing in Rwanda, allowing him/her to travel to member States of the Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries and in accordance with the existing agreements signed among such countries; Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo.

THE PROCESSING TIME FOR AN ASC/CEPGL

1 working  Day

WHERE APPLICATION MADE

At the headquarters of the Directorate General of Immigration and at all districts immigration and emigration offices where applicant resides.

VALIDITY PERIOD OF A CEPGL

6 months for Rwandan nationals and 3 months for Foreign expatriate resident in Rwanda.

CEPGL RENEWAL

This travel document is renewable upon application.

DESTINATION

This travel document is for use within CEPGL member states (Rwanda, Burundi and DRC). ASC/CEPGL holder is not allowed to remain in a one of CEPGL Member States for a period exceeding a month.

REQUIREMENTS

RWANDANS

•    1 Photo passport with white back ground
•    Fill the application form click here
•    Photocopy of the Identity Card
•    Receipt of 1000 Rwandan francs 
•    Recommendation of the Cell Authority

FOREIGNERS

•    1 Photo passport with white back ground; 
•    Fill in the application form; click here
•    Photocopy of the passport; 
•    Photocopy  of the resident permit of the applicant;
•    Receipt 10 USD or its equivalent in Rwandan francs; 
•    A copy of valid green card or foreigner’s identity Card.