Group
Short-range devices Type Approval and Certification by Country
Low-power radio equipment for short distances, such as NFC, RFID, UWB, Zigbee and remote controls.
Type approval required in
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Requirements by country
| Country | Authority | Status | Conditions | Lead time | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | BOCRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 2-12 weeks | Requirements → |
| Burundi | ARCT | Allowed, approval required | – | 22 working days | Requirements → |
| Egypt | NTRA | Allowed, approval required | – | Paperwork: 14 days. Local Testing 4-5 weeks. | Requirements → |
| Ghana | NCA | Allowed, approval required | – | 15 days | Requirements → |
| Mauritania | ARE | Allowed, approval required | – | 2 months | Requirements → |
| Mauritius | ICTA | Allowed, approval required | – | 4 weeks | Requirements → |
| Namibia | CRAN | Allowed, approval required | – | 40 days | Requirements → |
| Nigeria | NCC | Allowed, approval required | – | 30 days | Requirements → |
| Rwanda | RURA | Allowed, approval required | – | 5 days and 10 days | Requirements → |
| Sierra Leone | NatCA | Allowed, approval required | – | Based on NatCA estimation | Requirements → |
| South Africa | ICASA | Allowed, approval required | – | 30-45 days | Requirements → |
| Tanzania | TCRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 14 working days | Requirements → |
| The Gambia | PURA | Allowed, approval required | – | 2-4 weeks | Requirements → |
| Togo | ARCEP | Allowed, approval required | – | Approximately 1-2 months | Requirements → |
| Uganda | UCC | Allowed, approval required | – | Typically 5-6 weeks | Requirements → |
| Zambia | ZICTA | Allowed, approval required | – | 5-15 days | Requirements → |
| The Bahamas | URCA | Allowed, approval required | – | Typically 4-8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Hong Kong | OFCA | Allowed, approval required | – | 15 working days | Requirements → |
| Japan | MIC | Allowed, approval required | – | 3–4 weeks | Requirements → |
| South Korea | RRA | Allowed, approval required | – | About 8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Bahrain | TRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 14 days | Requirements → |
| Iraq | CMC | Allowed, approval required | – | 2 weeks | Requirements → |
| Lebanon | TRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 6 weeks | Requirements → |
| Oman | TRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 7-10 days | Requirements → |
| Qatar | ICT | Allowed, approval required | – | Simplified Type Approval: 5 days. Standard Type Approval: 15 days | Requirements → |
| Saudi Arabia | CST | Allowed, approval required | – | About 2 weeks | Requirements → |
| Syria | SY-TPRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 20 days | Requirements → |
| United Arab Emirates | TDRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 3-5 working days | Requirements → |
| Yemen | MTIT | Allowed, approval required | – | 4–8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Bermuda | RA | Allowed, approval required | – | 2-3 weeks | Requirements → |
| Canada | ISED | Allowed, approval required | – | Typically 4-6 weeks | Requirements → |
| Mexico | CRT | Allowed, approval required | – | NOM: 3-5 weeks. CRT: 20 business days. | Requirements → |
| Australia | ACMA | Allowed, approval required | – | 5 business days | Requirements → |
| Fiji | TAF | Allowed, approval required | – | 10 working days | Requirements → |
| Kiribati | CCK | Allowed, approval required | – | 7 days | Requirements → |
| Nauru | NCA | Allowed, approval required | – | Not publicly specified by the NCA | Requirements → |
| New Zealand | RSM | Allowed, approval required | – | 2 weeks | Requirements → |
| Papua New Guinea | NICTA | Allowed, approval required | – | 10 days | Requirements → |
| Samoa | OOTR | Allowed, approval required | – | 30 days | Requirements → |
| Tonga | CCT | Allowed, approval required | – | 5 days | Requirements → |
| Vanuatu | TRBR | Allowed, approval required | – | 30 days | Requirements → |
| Argentina | ENACOM | Allowed, approval required | – | 12-14 weeks | Requirements → |
| Brazil | ANATEL | Allowed, approval required | – | 8–12 weeks | Requirements → |
| Colombia | CRC | Allowed, approval required | – | 3-4 weeks | Requirements → |
| Afghanistan | ATRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 30 days | Requirements → |
| India | WPC ETA and TEC MTCTE | Allowed, approval required | – | WPC ETA certification is around 1 to 2 weeks. TEC MTCTE certification takes around 8-12 weeks | Requirements → |
| Nepal | NTA | Allowed, approval required | – | 4 weeks | Requirements → |
| Sri Lanka | TRCSL | Allowed, approval required | – | 30 days | Requirements → |
| Brunei | AITI | Allowed, approval required | – | 2 weeks | Requirements → |
| Cambodia | TRC | Allowed, approval required | – | 15 working days | Requirements → |
| Indonesia | DJID | Allowed, approval required | – | Local Testing around 5 weeks and Paperwork is about 3-5 week. | Requirements → |
| Laos | MTC | Allowed, approval required | – | Paperwork: 10 working days. Local Testing: Take several additional weeks | Requirements → |
| Malaysia | SIRIM | Allowed, approval required | – | Paperwork about 2weeks. Local testing approximately 4 to 6 weeks. | Requirements → |
| Philippines | NTC | Allowed, approval required | – | 20-25 business days | Requirements → |
| Singapore | IMDA | Allowed, approval required | – | 3 days (M2M: 2–3 months) | Requirements → |
| Thailand | NBTC | Allowed, approval required | – | 4–8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Vietnam | MoST | Allowed, approval required | – | 5–6 weeks | Requirements → |
Technologies in this group
- NFCNear Field Communication at 13.56 MHz for contactless payment, access cards and device pairing over a few centimetres.
- RFIDRadio frequency identification that reads tags at low, high or UHF frequencies for tracking and access control.
- UWBUltra-wideband radio for precise ranging and positioning, used in trackers, phones and digital car keys.
- ZigbeeA low-power mesh networking protocol for smart home and IoT devices, mostly in the 2.4 GHz band.
- ThreadAn IP-based low-power mesh protocol for smart home devices, used by the Matter standard.
- Z-WaveA low-power mesh protocol for home automation in sub-GHz bands whose frequency differs by region.
- DECTDigital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications, used by cordless phones and some wireless headsets.
Topics
Basics
- What is Zigbee Gateway? Learn How it Works, and its FunctionThis article will answer questions related to Zigbee Gateway and discuss the functions of this technology for your smart home ecosystem.
- What is DECT Technology? How It Works and Its ApplicationSince its introduction, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) has become an integral part of modern, everyday wireless telephone…
- What is Cordless Telephone? Learn Its History and FeaturesSince wireless technology penetrated the telecommunications industry, one of the things that has changed is the telephone. Cordless telephone is an…
- What is UWB? Learn Its History, How It Works, and Applications in Daily Life Ultra-wideband (UWB) is an innovative wireless communication protocol designed for high-bandwidth, short-range data transmission. It enables precise…
- What is RFID? Learn Its History, How It Works, Types, and Its ApplicationsRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology known to be useful for identifying objects using electromagnetic waves. The tags are the main…
Pros and cons
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Zigbee on The IoTThe benefits of Zigbee in supporting IoT (Internet of Things) are undoubted. However, the advantages and disadvantages of Zigbee undeniably still…
- Advantages of DECT Technology in Cordless TelephonesAdvantages of DECT Technology in Cordless Telephones
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of UWBThis article will dig more profound into the advantages and disadvantages of UWB to provide you with more understanding into the progressed UWB…
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of RFID that You Need to KnowThere is no need to doubt the benefits of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in helping change many work sectors. However, what you need to know…
Comparisons
- RFID vs Barcode vs NFC: Complete Comparison GuideMany people assume that RFID, Barcode, and NFC technology are similar. In fact, the technologies differ in range, speed, security, cost, and best…
- The Difference Between Zigbee and LoRaWANZigbee and LoRaWAN are both technologies that support the IoT (Internet of Things). However, of course, the difference between Zigbee and LoRaWAN is…
- The Difference Between Zigbee and Z-WaveThis article will explain more about the difference between Zigbee and Z-Wave so that you can choose the better protocol.
- Understanding the Difference Between Zigbee and Bluetooth for Wireless NetworksZigbee and Bluetooth are two technologies that support wireless connectivity, but of course the difference between Zigbee and Bluetooth is quite…
- DECT vs WiFi Phones: Which is The Better Phone RevolutionDECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) and WiFi phones are two quite popular choices as mobility phone solutions for businesses. DECT…
- DECT vs Bluetooth: A Comparison of Wireless HeadsetsRecently, technology has used Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) or Bluetooth, especially in telephones and headsets. Then, maybe…
Practical tips
- What are NFC Tags? Understand The Types and How to Use Them in Daily LifeAs we know, Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has become part of modern life. The development of this technology has resulted in NFC tags.
Regulation updates
- Thailand: NBTC Proposes New DECT and Wireless StandardsThailand's NBTC is consulting on new technical standards for wireless microphones and DECT equipment, with potential impacts on certification.
More articles
- RFID Applications: Logistics, Healthcare, and LivestockRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology offers a wide range of benefits across various applications, such as in logistics, healthcare, and…
- 7 Application of Zigbee that Supports IoT in Daily LifeIn this article, we will share 7 application of Zigbee that support IoT in everyday life.
- 6 Zigbee Variants That Many People Don’t Know YetZigbee technology continues to innovate in its development. This makes Zigbee variants develop various kinds.
- Comparison between UWB and Bluetooth Low EnergyWireless technologies often share similar characteristics. This is also true of Ultra-wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), from their…
- RFID Bracelets: Learn Its Functions and ApplicationsIn this article, we will explain the benefits of RFID bracelets, their applications, and their benefits in the entertainment and recreation industry.
- The Application of RFID in Access Control Management and the Security SectorOver the past decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) industry has experienced rapid growth. One concrete example of the usefulness of the Internet of…
- Smartphones with NFC That Have Qualified SpecificationsSmartphones with NFC or Near-Field Communication currently seem to be a factor in buying a smartphone in 2025.
- Smartwatches That Already Have the NFC FeatureWhat smartwatches have the NFC feature on their devices? Below are recommendations for 5 smartwatches that already have the NFC feature to be your…
See also
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