The Nepal Telecommunications Authority must receive the application forms for type approval. These forms, namely Annex – 3 and 4 (TAF-01 and TAF-02 for radio and non-radio equipment, respectively), can be obtained from the NTA website at www.nta.gov.np. After completion, the application for Type Approval should be sent to the address mentioned below:

Nepal Telecommunications Authority
Blue Star Office Complex, 5th Floor,
Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
G.P.O. Box 9754,
Phone: 977-1-4101030-33, 4101035-38
Fax: 977-1-4101034
Email: ntra@nta.gov.np

The completed application form shall be accompanied by the following documents:

a) Type Approval Certificate issued by at least one of the international bodies (Annex – 1) or at least one national /territorial authority body

(Annex – 2).

b) Test Report/Certification by the manufacturer or the authorized representative of the manufacturer from the country of

manufacture/origin.

c) Functional description in the form of a block. There should be a description of design principles and an explanation of the operation of different modules/units.

d) Product brochures including technical specifications.

e) Operation and installation manuals.

f) Internal and external photographs of the equipment under test.

g) If the applicant is VAR or a representative, a copy of the import license granted by NTA or MoIC, if applicable, is required.

h) If the applicant is the manufacturer itself, such a license (referred to in g) is not needed.

i) Application fee of nonrefundable NRs. 1,000.00 or US$ 15.00.

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority will carefully evaluate the applications and documents submitted to ensure that they comply with the relevant requirements. The number of documents required may vary depending on the type of equipment, and NTA may request additional documents if necessary. If deemed necessary, a sample of the equipment may be requested, and the applicant will be responsible for the cost of transportation and customs clearance. Typically, Type Approval takes between 2-4 weeks after all necessary documents have been received, but this timeframe is subject to change based on the needs of NTA. The authorized officer appointed by NTA will make decisions based on international/national/territorial standards and other specifications outlined in the Type of Approval report within the specified time. If Type Approval is granted, it will be valid for a provisional period of six months.

However, if the safety of consumers and the public, interference-free operations, national security concerns, quality of after-sales services, and other applicable criteria deemed necessary by NTA are not compromised, a permanent periodic Type Approval valid for five years will be granted. If any of the criteria are compromised, the provisional certification will either be extended for an additional six months, or the products will be disqualified for use in the country. NTA reserves the right to decide on certification extension and to order the applicant to cease further operation of the equipment. The application for the renewal of permanent Type Approval must be submitted to the Authority before the expiry date. If the product/s are found to compromise on the quality of service, safety, and security, interference-free operations, after-sales services, or any other significant issues deemed appropriate by NTA, the Type Approval certificate may be withdrawn or canceled within the five-year period. However, the withdrawal or cancellation of Type Approval does not necessarily mean that the right to use the equipment already in use will be affected unless determined otherwise by the Authority.