Oman Type Approvals (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority)

Type approval in Oman is managed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

Important Update (August 2024): The TRA implemented significant changes, most notably ending the “indefinite validity” of certificates. All new certificates are now valid for 4 years, and a new labeling scheme with a QR code has been introduced.

1. Regulatory Authority

• Authority Name: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

• Mandate: Controls the import and use of all radio and telecommunications terminal equipment to ensure network compatibility and spectrum management.

2. Key Requirements

• Local Representative: Mandatory.

  • Foreign manufacturers cannot apply directly. You must use a local Omani company that is registered as a “Dealer” with the TRA.

  • The certificate is technically issued to the local dealer, not the foreign factory.

• Validity: 4 Years (New Rule).

  • Previously, certificates were valid indefinitely. As of August 2024, they now expire after 4 years.

  • Retroactive: Certificates issued before 2020 are now considered expired and must be renewed immediately.

• Testing: No in-country testing is required.

  • The TRA relies on document review of foreign technical reports (CE/RED).

• Lead Time: 2–4 weeks (assuming the local dealer is already registered).

3. Required Documentation

The application is purely digital (e-Type Approval), submitted by the local dealer.

• Test Reports (RED/EU):

  • RF: EN 300 328, EN 301 893, etc.

  • EMC: EN 301 489 series.

  • Safety: IEC/EN 62368-1.

• Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Manufacturer’s DoC.

• Product Photos: Clear internal and external photos.

• Technical Datasheet: Must clearly show supported frequency bands.

4. Technical Frequency & Network Notes

• 3G Shutdown (Completed July 2025):

  • Oman has officially shut down its 3G network.

  • Impact: Devices that are 2G/3G only (without 4G) are generally banned or will not function. All voice-capable devices must support VoLTE (Voice over LTE).

• Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz): Approved.

  • Oman has allocated the 5925–6425 MHz band for Low Power Indoor (LPI) use (max 200mW).

• 5G: widely deployed and type approval is active for NR bands.

5. Labeling Requirements (Updated)

• Mandatory: Yes.

• New Format (Post-August 2024):

  • The label must now include a QR Code in addition to the standard text.

  • Content:

    1. “TRA” Logo/Text.

    2. Dealer No: (The local rep’s registration ID).

    3. Certificate No: (The unique approval ID for the device).

    4. QR Code (Scannable link to the approval on TRA website).

• Placement: On the product box/packaging and the device (if space permits). Electronic labeling (e-labeling) is permitted if physical labeling is difficult, but the package must still be marked.

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