Customs Release Permit for Telecommunication Devices

Service Description

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


Service Steps

Expected Time

1 working hour


Fees

Free of Charge


SDGs Goal

Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure


Target Audience

Individuals

Business sector

Government sector


Service Channels

Smart App

TDRA Website


Service Conditions
  • For individuals: A device compatible with the technical requirements adopted by TDRA and published on its website
  • For companies: The company is registered with TDRA, and the devices are certified by TDRA

Complication Level

Express service


Service Package

No service package


Service outcome

Customs release permit


Service Remark

Types of Customs Clearance Permits: - Customs Clearance Permit for Commercial Purposes - Temporary Customs Clearance Permit - Customs Clearance Permit for Imported Telecommunications Devices for Personal use (Non-Commercial) - Permanent Customs Clearance Permit


Service Limitation

The service is requested by: - individuals wanting to import telecom equipment for personal use - Manufacturers and suppliers of telecom equipment in the State, and registered with TDRA - Governments and companies wishing to participate in exhibitions held within the State (whether the companies are from abroad or within the State)


Linkage to Other Services

The service is linked to "Register Telecom Supplier" service and "Register and Approve Telecommunication Equipment" service


Required Documents

Documents required of individuals:

  • Customs documents of the shipment
  • Technical specifications of the devices

Documents required of businesses:

  • The approved device in the company's account
  • Customs declaration
  • Bill of lading
  • Device specifications
  • Shipping lists or invoices

- As for companies wishing to participate in exhibitions held within the country, whether the companies are from abroad or inside the country, they must adhere to the following:

  • Obtaining a letter from the organizer indicating that the company concerned is participating in the exhibition organized, together with specifying the exhibition name, venue, date, and the company's platform number
  • A letter of undertaking from the company addressed to TDRA mentioning that the equipment will be returned to its source following the exhibition's end

For assistance, get in touch through

Call: 800 12

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