Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) administers the Nepal - NTA Type Approval Process which is a mandatory requirement for Radio and Telecommunication Equipment prior to their import to Nepal (with exemptions as mentioned on this page below)
NTA Type Approval consists of two phases:
1- Provisional NTA Type Approval - Valid for 6 months
2- Periodic Permanent NTA Type Approval - Valid for 5 Years
It is to be noted that NTA facilitates the Periodic permanent NTA Type Approval requests only if the approved devices are actually imported and sold during the six month provisional approval phase.
As part of our end to end managed NTA Type Approval Service, we take care of everything for you through our on the ground local team of regulatory experts in Kathmandu, Nepal, including:
1- Guidance and consulting on the approval scope and applicable Test standards
2- Handling all local Govt. charges for Type Approval Applications
3- Management of full Type Approval Process
4- Providing the legally required local representation service
5- Complete management of NTA Approval Renewals for expired or near to expire NTA approvals
Concerned Authority : Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) (www.nta.gov.np)
Applicable Radio and Telecommunication Equipment Certification : NTA Type Approval
Provisional NTA Type Approval - Valid for 6 Months
Permanent Periodic NTA Type Approval - Valid for 5 Years
Required Documents:
Technical Literature of Device (User Manual, Specifications/Data Sheet, Operational Description)
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
RF,EMC,Health and Safety Test Reports as per applicable Test standards
Circuit Diagrams/Block Diagrams
Internal and External Photographs
GSMA TAC Letter(for cellular devices)
Sample Requirements: Not Required
In-country Testing Requirements: Not Required
Local Representation : Yes, Required
Labelling Requirement: Yes. NTA labels are required on the approved devices
Lead time : 6 Weeks
Specific Letter of Exemption: Yes, allowed and issued by NTA
All Radio Telecommunication devices with operating distance less than 15 meters are exempt from Nepal NTA Type Approval
Below Technologies are not allowed in Nepal, however Letters of Exemptions can be issued by NTA if devices based on these technologies/frequencies operate within 15 meters distance
Short Range / Low Power Devices (WLAN 6, RFID: NON-SPECIFIC SRD 260-470MHZ, NON-SPECIFIC SRD 860-920MHZ, SRD 100-150 KHZ)
24 GHz, 60GHz, 76-77 Ghz Sensors/Radars
Our Team Looks forward to supporting you on your Nepal Type Approval Requirements
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