Type Approval and Compliance
Process Description
The process of issuing a release or re-export authorization for wireless devices belonging to companies or individuals licensed by TPRA.
Beneficiaries
Individuals – Companies – Business Names – Organizations – Government Entities
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- An official request letter for release from the importing company.
- A copy of the license issued to the entity.
- Information on the imported shipment.
- A sample of the devices if required.
Outputs
- A release authorization letter for the imported shipment.
- Or a re-export authorization letter in case of non-approval.
Process Description
Issuance of a letter to customs authorities for the release of terminal telecommunications devices (car phones, landline phones, cabinets, faxes, routers, switches, repeaters, etc.) and their accessories.
Beneficiaries
Individuals – Operators – Companies – Business Names – Organizations – Government Entities
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director.
- Customer information form.
- Copy of the container number.
- Shipping policy or reservation form.
- Shipping list and invoice.
- Customs Form No. (48), if available (shipment details).
- Type approval certificate, if available.
- List of serial numbers and IMEIs for devices containing SIM cards.
- Copy of the license, if available.
Outputs
- Release letter.
- Release and re-export letter.
- Re-export letter.
Process Description
The process of issuing a release letter for telecommunications devices belonging to network operators and telecommunications service providers in the country.
Beneficiaries
Telecommunications network operators – Technical support companies.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director
- Authorized delegation letter.
- Copy of the license.
- Shipping policy or reservation form.
- Shipping list and invoice in Excel format.
- Customs Form No. (48) (shipment details).
- Type approval certificate, if available.
Outputs
- Release letter.
- Release and re-export letter.
- Re-export letter.
Process Description
Type approval involves examining devices and equipment to ensure compliance with technical specifications through:
- Valid international certificates from laboratories accredited by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- Testing and verification by the Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (TPRA).
- Laboratory testing by the Authority’s Type Approval Laboratory, followed by the issuance of a compliance certificate.
Beneficiaries
Individuals – Operators – Companies – Business Names – Organizations – Government Entities.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director
- Samples for type approval, identified by serial numbers and IMEIs.
- Fill out a type approval application form.
- Test reports from accredited laboratories, if available.
- Technical specifications of the devices submitted for approval.
- Declaration of Conformity (DoC) from the manufacturer.
Outputs
- Laboratory test report.
- Type approval certificate.
- Non-compliance letter.
Process Description
The approval process for Short-Range Devices (SRD) involves examining test reports from ITU-accredited laboratories and ensuring compliance with technical standards set by both the ITU and the Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (TPRA) for SRD devices.
Beneficiaries
Individuals – Telecommunications Network Operators – Companies – Business Names – Organizations – Government Entities.
Application Method
Through direct Application
Requirements
- Request letter addressed to TPRA Director
- Fill out a type approval application form.
- Test report from an accredited laboratory for Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliance.
- Technical specifications of the devices submitted for approval.
- Photographs of the devices submitted for approval.
- FCC certificate, if available.
- Declaration of Conformity (DoC) from the manufacturer.
Outputs
- Type Compliance Report
- Type Approval Certificate
- Non-Compliance Letter
