UAE - TDRA Type Approval - Overview
The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) manages the Type Approval process for telecommunications devices, ensuring adherence to local regulations and Wireless Regulatory Compliance.
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The UAE TDRA Equipment Type Approval has a three year validity and the process can only be administered through companies who have a valid supplier registration with TDRA. Samples and local testing are not required, however TDRA can request for product samples in some rare cases.
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As part of the process, we assist, review and prepare all required technical documents needed for the TDRA Equipment registration. Please note all Radio and Telecommunication devices including receiver/GPS only products also require mandatory UAE TDRA Type approval.
Through our on the ground team, we provide the following country services specific to UAE TDRA Type Approval :
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1- Guidance and consulting on the approval scope and applicable Test standards in UAE
2- Handling all local customs duties and taxes payments and Govt. charges for Type Approval Applications.
3- Management of full UAE TDRA Type Approval Process
4- Full support for UAE TDRA re-approvals of expired/old/near-to-expire TDRA type approvals
UAE TDRA Type Approval - Summary:
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Concerned Authority : Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) (https://tdra.gov.ae/
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Applicable Radio and Telecommunication Equipment Certification : TDRA Type Approval/Equipment Registration with three schemes:
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Scheme 1 : Based on Declaration of Conformity with the technical standards and essential requirements​
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Scheme 2 : Requiring Proof of Conformity with the Technical standards and essential requirements though supporting ILAC certified lab's Test reports
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Scheme 3 : Requirements of Scheme 2 and additional technical testing at TDRA National Lab (Only Mobile Phone fall under this scheme)
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Required Documents:
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Technical Literature of Device (User Manual, Specifications/Data Sheet, Operational Description)​
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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
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RF,EMC,Health and Safety Test Reports as per applicable Test standards
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GSMA TAC Letter(for cellular devices)
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Sample Requirements: Up to two samples can be requested by TDRA for Mobile Phone approval applications
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Approval Validity: Three (3) years
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In-country Testing Requirements: Required for Mobile Phones
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Local Representation : Not Required
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Labelling Requirement: Mandatory labeling is required on approved devices
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Lead time : 3-5 Weeks
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UAE Customs Release Permit : UAE TDRA issues separate customs release permits for all Telecommunication devices shipments once TDRA Equipment Registration/Type Approval is completed
List of Exempt Items from UAE TDRA Type Approval:
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All devices with any Radio frequency transmit or receive (Tx and/or Rx) feature require mandatory UAE TDRA Type Approval/Equipment registration. This includes NFC, RFID, GNSS Receiver, VSAT and GPS only devices as well.
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