Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced significant amendments to its type approval regulations for telecommunications devices. These changes take effect on August 21, 2024. The key updates include:

• Validity and Renewal: Type approval certificates will now have a fixed validity of four years, replacing the previous indefinite validity. Certificates issued before the amendment will also be subject to this four-year validity period from their original issuance date.

• Fees: Authority fees will see a notable increase of 150%.

• TRA Label: Approved devices must carry a type approval label, which includes specific details such as the TRA logo, approval number, and, where applicable, a QR code. Certain devices, such as those pre-installed in vehicles, are exempt from this labeling requirement.

• Streamlined Approval Process: The approval process may now recognize certificates from other countries that comply with TRA standards, thereby simplifying procedures.

• Customs Release Permit: The requirement to obtain a Customs Release Permit for each shipment remains mandatory, even after securing a type approval certificate.

We would like to remind you of the importance of monitoring the validity of your Telecommunications Devices Type Approval Certificate under this new regulatory framework. The certificate is valid for four years from the date of issuance, i.e. any Type Approval certificates issued more than four years ago, specifically those from 2020 or earlier, will need to undergo the renewal process immediately to remain valid.

The regulation can be reviewed from authority link:

https://www.tra.gov.om/En/DecisionsRegulations.jsp?menu=19

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