Customs Release Permit for Telecom Devices

About Service

Through this service, TDRA issues customs release permits for telecommunications equipment in the UAE.

To view FAQ, Click here

To view technical standards, Click here

Service Steps

1 Step 1

Log in using your UAEPass account.
2 Step 2

Fill-in the form and attach the required documents
3 Step 3

TDRA will review the application
4 Step 4

Receive the custom release permit

Expected Time

One working hour

Fees

Free of charge

TargetAudience

Individuals, business, government entities

Channels

TDRA Website

Terms And Conditions

For individuals: Device is compatible with the technical requirements approved by TDRA and published on its website

For companies: Company must be registered with TDRA / approved device by TDRA

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Express

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None

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Issuing custom release permit

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FAQs: What are the types of custom release permits? - Customs release permit for commercial purposes - Temporary customs release permit - Customs release permit for telecommunication equipment imported for personal (non-commercial) use. - Permanent customs release permit.

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service may be requested by: - Individuals who are interested in importing telecommunications equipment for personal use. - Manufacturers and suppliers of telecommunications equipment in the UAE registered with TDRA. - International and local companies attending exhibitions in the UAE

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For companies: Register telecom supplier/Equipment Registration

Required Documents

For individuals:

Customs documents for the shipment.
Technical specifications of the devices

For companies:

Type Approval under the company profile.
Customs Declaration.
Bill of landing
Packing list or invoice.

International or local companies attending exhibitions in UAE should submit the following documents to TDRA:

A letter from the organizer stating the company concerned will participate in the exhibition, including the name, date, location of the exhibition, and the stand number of the company.
A letter of undertaking from the company addressed to TDRA stating that the devices will be returned to their source after the end of the exhibition