Paraguay Market Access with Type Approval

Paraguay Type Approval Summary

Paraguay is a telecommunications market undergoing rapid transformation, driven by growing mobile internet penetration and the adoption of the digital economy. This is reflected in strong growth in the digital and fintech sectors among its total population of approximately 7.6 million people.

With a land area of approximately 406,752 km², Paraguay faces its own geographical challenges as a landlocked country. However, these challenges have not hindered manufacturers and importers seeking to market their telecommunications devices in the country.

As more telecommunications products enter the market, this may prompt the Paraguayan government to address these challenges. To market telecommunications devices in this country, manufacturers and importers need to be aware of the applicable local compliance requirements.

These compliance requirements are known as “CONATEL Homologation Certification.” CONATEL stands for Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones del Paraguay (National Telecommunications Commission of Paraguay). It is an autonomous regulatory authority responsible for overseeing telecommunications and radio spectrum management in Paraguay.

CONATEL aims to regulate and promote telecommunications, foster connectivity, and support development in the country. In carrying out its duties, the commission ensures that every product marketed and used in Paraguay meets homologation requirements.

Homologation certification demonstrates that a product meets applicable standards. This means that telecommunications products are safe to use and do not cause harmful interference with other devices.

Demonstrating compliance for telecommunications products in Paraguay is easier if manufacturers and importers understand the CONATEL homologation certification process and requirements. With this certification, gaining access to Paraguay's growing telecommunications market becomes much easier.

Certification Authority

Authority: Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones del Paraguay (CONATEL)
Certificate: CONATEL Homologation Certification
Certification: Mandatory
Official website: https://www.conatel.gov.py/Last accessed 6 November 2026

Who Can Be an Applicant?

Local representative: Required

Foreign manufacturers cannot apply directly to CONATEL for homologation certification. Instead, they must appoint a local representative, such as an importer or supplier registered as a legal entity in Paraguay, to submit the application on their behalf.

The applicable regulations define an authorized representative as an individual or legal entity that has been granted sufficient authority by the manufacturer to market its telecommunications devices and equipment in Paraguay, provided that such authorization has been duly legalized.

Application Method

In-country testing: No
Paperwork only: Yes

The equipment homologation process in Paraguay does not require local testing. CONATEL, as the regulatory authority, conducts the certification process through document review and evaluation.

This means that the device must have already undergone conformity assessment procedures conducted under the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations or the European Union (EU) Radio Equipment Directive (RED).

The corresponding certificate or declaration of conformity obtained through these schemes must be submitted as part of the application. Applicants are also required to provide a test report issued by an accredited testing laboratory, together with evidence of the laboratory's accreditation.

All of these documents, along with the other required application materials, must be submitted directly to the application counter at the CONATEL office by the local representative.

CONATEL will then verify whether the submitted documents comply with the applicable technical regulations. If the evaluation is successful, the homologation certificate will be issued.

Sample Requirements

Generally, there are no sample requirements for the homologation process in Paraguay. However, in certain cases, CONATEL may request samples of telecommunications devices and/or equipment for testing to verify that the manufactured or distributed units comply with the applicable technical requirements. The number of samples required and the conditions under which they must be submitted will depend on the authority's request.

Document Requirements

The following is a list of documents required to apply for type approval certification in Paraguay

Application form
Legal documents from the manufacturer (identity, name, country, location, address, phone number, fax number, email address)
Documents from the local representative (copy of ID card, copy of articles of incorporation, proof of tax compliance, etc.)
Letter of Authorization
Declaration of Conformity
Technical identification of the device (brand, model, serial number, etc.)
Technical specifications, functional description, operating manual, photos, and identification of the device and/or equipment
Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from an assessment body
Laboratory Accreditation Documents

Test report

Submission process

Submission: Offline

Currently, CONATEL does not provide an online application portal for submitting homologation applications. All application documents must be submitted in person at the CONATEL service counter, located at Pte. Franco No. 780 and Ayolas, Edif. Ayfra, Asunción (Tel: +595 21 438 2400 / 438 2401).

Test reports and technical specifications may be submitted in a protected PDF format, preferably on a labeled CD enclosed in a sealed envelope.

Lead Time of Certification

Lead time: 12 to 16 weeks

CONATEL does not publish an official processing timeline for homologation applications. In practice, the lead time for the process is around 12 to 16 weeks. This may vary significantly depending on the complexity of the application and the authority's workload.

Validity Period

Validity: 5 years

The CONATEL Homologation Certificate is valid for five years and may be renewed. The certificate holder may submit a renewal application to CONATEL no later than the last day of the certificate’s validity period.

The renewal application must include the most recent Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from an assessment body and the most recent laboratory accreditation document (if available). A test report does not need to be attached if the device has not undergone any mechanical or electrical modifications.

Label Requirements for Paraguay Type Approval

Product label: Required
Approval mark: Required
E-labeling: Allowed

All homologated telecommunications devices and equipment marketed in Paraguay must bear the required CONATEL label before being placed on the market.

CONATEL Label

Label Description:

xxxx-xx-x-xxxx: Homologation Certificate Registration Number

Label Format:

Logo aspect ratio: 7 horizontal/6 vertical
Registration Number aspect ratio: 7 horizontal/2 vertical
The text “CONATEL” uses the HelveticaNeueLT Std Blk font
The text “Registration Number NR: XXXX-XX-X-XXXX” uses the HelveticaNeueLT Std Cn font
The CONATEL symbol is white on a red background
The word “CONATEL” is white on a blue background
The Registration Number is black on a white background

Labels can be embossed, applied as transfer stickers (calcomanía), painted onto a surface, or displayed using software (e-labeling).

Alternative Country Names

Republic of Paraguay, República del Paraguay, El Paraguay, Paraguai, Paraguaji, Paraqvay, Paragvaj, Paragvæ, Paragvän, باراغواي, パラグアイ, άη, Парагвай, 巴拉圭

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