UAE TDRA certification is a crucial access system ensuring telecommunications and radio equipment can be legally sold and used locally. Below is a guide balancing professionalism and readability to help you quickly grasp the core points.

Understanding TDRA Certification:

UAE TDRA certification, fully known as the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority certification, is a mandatory certification in the UAE for telecommunications equipment, radio equipment, and information technology products. All wireless communication devices sold or used in the UAE must pass this certification to ensure compliance with UAE technical, safety, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards.

TDRA classifies certification into three levels based on device risk:

·Level 1 (Lowest Risk): Typically short-range, low-power devices like Bluetooth, NFC, RFID, tablets with Wi-Fi only, GNSS receivers. Technical testing is not required for these.

·Level 2 (Medium Risk): Sometimes requires technical testing based on TDRA requirements.

·Level 3 (Highest Risk): These devices require technical testing, e.g., certain mobile phones, drones, etc.

  TDRA Certification Core Process:

The official application platform for TDRA certification is the TDRA Digital Services Platform. The main steps are:

1.Confirm Technical Standards & Prepare Documents: Match product type with TDRA technical specifications and conduct testing at a TDRA-recognized laboratory. Simultaneously, prepare the required application materials.

2.Submit Application & Pay Fees: Register/Log in to the TDRA Digital Services Platform, fill in the certification application information, upload relevant materials, and pay the service fees.

3.TDRA Review: TDRA conducts formal and technical reviews. Level 2 and Level 3 devices undergo technical testing as required.

4.Receive Certificate: Upon approval and fee payment, the Type Approval Certificate is obtained. The certificate is valid for three years and can be renewed for another three years.

  TDRA Certification Costs & Timeline:

Certification costs mainly include the following aspects:

1.Transactional Fees: Transaction Review Fee 500 AED, and Certificate Issuance Fee 200 AED.

2.Equipment Testing Fees (if applicable): These fees depend on product type and test items. For example:

·Wi-Fi Devices: 8100 AED

·Mobile Phones: 3G/4G devices 2600 AED, 5G devices 4000 AED

·Bluetooth Devices: 2700 AED

·Others like eCall, NB-IOT also have corresponding fees.

Regarding Certification Timeline: The estimated processing time provided by TDRA varies by device risk level:

·Level 1: 1 working day

·Level 2: 5 working days

·Level 3: 10 working days

Note that the actual timeline can be influenced by product complexity, lab testing schedule, document completeness, and communication efficiency with TDRA.

  Key Documents Required for TDRA Certification:

1.Official Technical Data Sheet (required for all levels)

2.Test Reports: Radio, electromagnetic field, and safety standard test reports (e.g., RF, EMC, Safety like SAR) issued by an accredited testing body (with ILAC - International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation - recognition).

3.IMSI Certificate: For devices supporting mobile networks.

4.Device Samples: Provide 1-2 samples depending on device type, e.g., WLAN devices, mobile phones, drones.

5.Technical Documentation: Such as circuit diagrams, user manual (recommended English/Arabic bilingual).

6.Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity.

Local Agent Authorization Letter: Mandatory for overseas companies.

  Important Reminders & Latest Updates:

When pursuing TDRA certification, pay special attention to the following:

1.Regarding Product Upgrades: If a product undergoes hardware changes, retesting and submitting a change application are usually required. If it's only a software upgrade not affecting RF parameters, it might only require notification to TDRA.

2.Labeling Requirements: Certified products must be marked with the TDRA certification number (format: TRA-123456), manufacturer name, device model, and an Arabic warning statement.

3.Latest Standard Dynamics: TDRA updates technical standards periodically. For instance, effective March 1, 2024, TDRA mandated the implementation of the TS FS 004 V1.0 standard (Advanced Mobile Location AML) for mobile phones. Additionally, TDRA added testing requirements for 5G NR devices in 2024. Therefore, closely monitoring the latest standards published by TDRA is essential.

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