Permits and Approvals
Process Description
Preliminary approval for business name registration.
Beneficiaries
Individuals, Companies.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director
- Fill out the Business Name Approval Information Form.
- attach a search form from the Commercial Registry Department.
- Attach identification proof of the owner or company registration certificate (if owned by a company).
Outputs
- Issuance of an approval letter or rejection notice.
Process Description
Approval for issuing or renewing a work permit for foreigners working in the telecommunications sector.
Beneficiaries
Telecommunications network operators, licensed companies.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director
- Fill out the Foreign Work Permit form.
- Attach a copy of university certificates.
- Attach a copy of the curriculum vitae.
- Attach a list of all foreign employees in the company, including (name, gender, passport number, date of first work permit, job title, nationality, current work permit expiry date).
Outputs
- Issuance of an approval letter or rejection notice.
Process Description
Request for technical approval of projects submitted to the Investment Commission (Ministry of Investment).
Beneficiaries
Companies
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Technical approval request from the Investment Promotion Commission.
- Original copy of the project’s feasibility study submitted to the Commission.
Outputs
- Technical approval letter or rejection notice.
Process Description
Request for approval to broadcast SMS or voice messages.
Beneficiaries
Government institutions, NGOs.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director
- Message content.
- Fill out the SMS/Voice Message Broadcasting form.
Outputs
- Approval letter for broadcasting SMS/voice messages.
Process Description
Issuance of a document that enables telecommunications network operators to extend fiber optic cables.
Beneficiaries
Telecommunications network operators.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- Fiber optic cable extension request.
- Fill out the Fiber Optic Cable Extension Request Form.
- Attach a detailed plan of extension work, including the project timeline and phases.
- GIS-compatible detailed maps indicating the proposed cable route.
- Technical details of the cable.
- Authorization for a representative to complete procedures
- No-objection letters from relevant entities (if required).
- Attach copies of agreements with the contractor, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Outputs
- Issuance of a no-objection letter or rejection notice.
- Final approval letter.
Process Description
Issuance of an official document allowing telecommunications network operators to land or cross a terrestrial or marine cable for use.
Beneficiaries
Telecommunications network operators.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- For Marine Cables:
- Request for marine cable landing addressed to the Authority.
- Fill out the Marine Cable Landing Request Form.
- Attach the original map with GIS-compatible coordinates.
- After preliminary approval, external approvals must be obtained for final approval.
- For Terrestrial Cables:
- Request for terrestrial cable laying addressed to TPRA Director.
- Fill out the Terrestrial Cable Laying Request Form.
- Attach the original map with GIS-compatible coordinates.
- After preliminary approval, external approvals must be obtained for final approval.
Outputs
- Issuance of a no-objection letter or rejection notice.
- Final approval letter.
Process Description
Issuance of approval to entities engaged in the disposal of telecommunications-related e-waste, provided they have environmental clearance.
Beneficiaries
Companies, organizations, e-waste disposal businesses, network operators, the Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority, environmental councils.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director.
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director.
- Registration certificate and tax clearance.
- Preliminary approval from federal/state environmental councils.
- Workshop/storage facility equipped with modern technology and trained personnel.
- Contract with external disposal entities.
Outputs
- Approval letter for network operators to engage with the applicant.
Process Description
Approval of basic service tariffs, promotional offers, value-added services, and internet services for telecom companies and ISPs.
Beneficiaries
Telecommunications network operators, licensed service providers.
Application Method
Through direct Application / Email.
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director
- Fill out the Tariff Approval Request form.
- Attach the required data (cost, traffic, target subscribers, etc.).
Outputs
- Approval letter or rejection notice with conditions outlined per regulations.
Process Description
Issuance of an approval letter for commercial banks to process international transfers for telecom infrastructure imports after reviewing necessary requirements.
Beneficiaries
Telecommunications network operators.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director.
- Fill out the Transfer Approval Request form.
- Attach all supporting documents:
- Purchase Order (P.O).
- Final or proforma invoice.
- Contract/agreement.
- Equipment list (Packing List).
- Completion/acceptance certificates.
- Previous regulatory approvals.
- Service provision certificates.
- Shipping documents (AWB, BL).
Outputs
- Approval letter or rejection notice.
Process Description
Issuance of preliminary approval for base station construction after reviewing the operators’ annual plans.
Beneficiaries
Telecom operators, service providers.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director.
- The semi-annual construction plan for operators.
- Fill out the preliminary site data form.
Outputs
- Preliminary approval for base station construction.
Process Description
The process of issuing the final accreditation certificate after verifying compliance with technical specifications and environmental requirements for base stations that have received preliminary approval and have been constructed.
Beneficiaries
Telecommunications network operators, service providers.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director.
- Fill out the site data form.
- Building endurance certificates for stations established on rooftops.
- Field survey report conducted by the company (SSR).
Outputs
- Base Station Accreditation Certificate.
Process Description
The process of blocking or unblocking a website after verifying the website’s status.
Beneficiaries
Individuals, Institutions.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- Fill out the website blocking request form.
Outputs
- Website nomination for blocking/unblocking.
Process Description
The process of identifying security vulnerabilities in a system before attackers can exploit them, determining weaknesses at the software and hardware level, and assessing the potential attack surface.
Beneficiaries
Companies, Institutions, Banks.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- A request letter for system penetration testing.
- Fill out a technical form.
Outputs
- Technical inspection report.
Process Description
The process of identifying security vulnerabilities in a website and determining weak points for mitigation.
Beneficiaries
Website owners.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Fees
No Fees
Requirements
- A request letter for website security assessment.
- Fill out the Website Security Assessment Request form.
Outputs
- Security assessment report.
