Type Approval FAQs and Guiding Docs

• Go To Our Website www.tra.gov.om
• Click On Type Approval Portal.
• Click On Sign in.
• Choose The Right Type of Application.
• Fill In the Application Information and Attach the Required Documents.
• Pay Fees Via the Electronic Payment Gateway or Attach a Payment Receipt.
• Receive an Email Confirming the Request.

S	Classification	Device Type	The documents needed to apply for type approval	Requirements that must be adhered to	Other Remarks
1	Mobile Handsets	Mobile phones like smart phones	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Specific Absorption Rat test (SAR test). GSMA TAC Certificate.	The device must at least support the fourth-generation (LTE). The device must at least work with the Android 11 version for Android & 15.2 for iOS, or it must provide a sample for testing to TRA The device must support VoLTE & CBS
2	Satellite Handsets (ex. Inmarsat, & Thuraya)	Satellite mobile devices	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Radiofrequency (RF) Testing. A letter of undertaking not to use non-local SIM cards.	The devices must be used with the SIM of a local service provider.
3	Short rang devices (SRD)	All devices which require a radio license, such as tablets, speakers, headphones, wireless chargers, audio systems, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Short Range Radar (SRR), etc.	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Radiofrequency (RF) Testing.	Commitment to the national spectrum allocations and assignment plan
4	Wireless Access Systems	All systems which work within unlicensed frequency bands such as customer-premises equipment (CPE), Home theater systems, smart TVs, security cameras, internet wireless devices, printers, etc.	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Radiofrequency (RF) Testing.	Commitment to the national spectrum allocations and assignment plan. The frequency band (6425 – 7125 MHz) must be disabled by the manufacturer for devices that enter the local market. Only the licensed operators in Oman can use the outdoor of Customer Premises Equipment (Outdoor CPE). Obtaining an authorization from TRA by the end customer before implementing fixed wireless access systems. Disabling remote device management feature by manufacturer A declaration not to send or process or store any data outside Oman (if any) Disabling VoIP (if any)	The device may require exclusive approval from Technical Standards Dept. The device may require authorization/license from Licensing & Compliance Dept. for PTP & PTMP fixed wireless access systems.
5	Internet of Things device (IoT) / Tracking and Geo-Location Systems devices	Devices connected to each other or connected with cloud-connected to collect and automate data, such as Vehicle Tracking Devices, Smart Meters, LoRa Devices, Sigfox Devices, etc.	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Radiofrequency (RF) Testing. Tracking and Geo-Location Systems Service authorization / IoT authorization	The device must at least support 4G (LTE) The devices must be used with the SIM of a local service provider Comply with the security requirements of IoT devices issued by TRA	The device may require authorization/license from Licensing & Compliance Dept.
6	Radio devices	Radio devices that require a radio license	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Electromagnetic compatibility testing (EMC) Radiofrequency (RF) Testing.	Commitment to the national spectrum allocations and assignment plan. Need to obtain provisional approval or radio license. The devices must be stored in case the provisional approval or radio license is not obtained. It is necessary to get authorization to provide service for devices that are connected with satellites, such as VSAT.	The radio license shall be obtained from Frequency Assignment & Licensing Dept. The device may require authorization/license from Licensing & Compliance Dept.
7	Terminal equipment	Devices connected to the public network directly or indirectly, such as switches, firewall devices, load distribution devices, network controller devices, network gateways, routers, etc.	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Safety test. Cloud Management Declaration	The SD-WAN feature, VPN feature, and encryption feature must be subject to evaluation by TRA (SD-WAN is allowed only to be provided by the local authorized licensees to the customers). A declaration not to send or process or store any data outside Oman. Allowed to manage the device by one of the following methods: - Standalone. - On-premises. Voice over internet protocol devices (Session Border Controller) allowed only for local telecom operators Video conferencing equipment is subject to test interoperability with operators. Disabling remote device management feature by manufacturer Support at least IPv6
8	Drone	Remote control airplanes	Declaration of conformity (DoC). Radiofrequency (RF) Testing. Authorization from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).	Commitment to the national spectrum allocations and assignment plan.	Civil Aviation Authority approval is required
9	Robotic jockeys’ device	A robotic jockey's device is used in camel races.	Type approval is not required. However, it is mandatory to provide a participant card from Oman Camel Racing Federation.	Only devices which operate within the frequency bands (167-168 & 440-438 MHz) are allowed.	The applicant shall be registered as participant in Oman Camel Racing Federation
10	Radio amateur equipment	Only for the members of The Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society.	Type approval is not required. However, a letter from The Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society is mandatory.	Commitment to the national spectrum allocations and assignment plan.	A letter from The Royal Omani Amateur Radio Society is required

The Type Approval fee is 100 Omani riyals for all types of devices, except for short-range devices and wireless access devices, 50 Omani riyals. (All amounts are non-refundable)

All companies or Institutions importing telecommunications devices for commercial purposes, as decision No. 59/2015 defined the importer as follows: any company or Institution that imports telecommunications devices into the Sultanate for the purpose of trading.
Import permit fees also depend on the company category. It is as follows:

A release request must be submitted if the company is registered as an importer. If the company or individual is not registered as an importer, the application must be submitted under release from customs for personal use, provided that the devices are not imported for the purpose of sale. There is a fee for this type of application amounting to 15 Omani Riyals.

It is prohibited to deal in telecommunications equipment of any kind, except after approval a type approval by the TRA, and the following devices are excluded from the condition of quality approval:

• Non sending receivers such as (GPS…etc.).
• Echo Sounder.
• The servers used to store data without dealing in telecom data packets or frequencies.
• Microwave Ovens and infrared short range remote controls.
• Accessories of telecom devices which are capable of transmission.
• Imported telecom devices intended for re-export.

The following devices are exempt from the requirement to place an approval label, which are as follows:

• Devices that are used for already built-in vehicle application in imported vehicle.
• Systems and interface cards for already built-in packing before imported to the Sultanate.
• All the central network devices & access network imported for the purpose of installing in the licensed telecommunications public network.

• Local companies.
• The foreign Manufacturer (is not entitled to issue a no-objection to use the type approval certificate issued to it)

• Type approval application (1-5 working day) if the application meets all requirements and all required documents are provided.
• Customs release Application (1-3 working day) if the application meets all requirements and all required documents are provided.

• Ensuring the safety of Telecom devices users.
• Limiting electromagnetic interference to the lowest levels.
• Ensure that the frequency spectrum is used with the accordance to the approved spectrum plan.

• Directing importing companies to deal with telecommunications devices that comply with regulations.
• Ensure that telecommunications devices compatible with operators’ networks enter the local market.

• To create a national registry for the types of devices and technologies available in the Sultanate of Oman.

• There is an electronic link between the TRA and the General Administration of Customs in Royal Oman Police (Bayan System)
• after the release request has been approved by the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority. The application number must only be used and entered in the Bayan system. (RC ……).