1.
Declaration of Conformity/Certificate from the Manufacturer (original + Simple copy)
2.
Test report
From laboratories accredited by ACMA, CE, FCC, or ITU
3.
Type Approval Fee Receipt (original)
4.
Copy of Labeling/Markings from a Type Approval Authority (Simple copy)
Authorities recognized and approved in Kiribati which includes ACMA, CE, FCC or ITU.
5.
Operating Instructions (Manual/Catalogue) (Simple copy)
6.
Description of repair services in Kiribati
If applicable
Normal processing timeframe is 7 days; could possibly be completed as early within a day depending on the complexity of dealing with the type of equipment submitted for approval.
Waiting time in queue:
max 5mn
Attention at counter:
max 5mn
Waiting time until next step:
max 7 days
Additional information
TYPE of EQUIPMENT REQUIRING TYPE APPROVAL in KIRIBATI
1. Radio/Wireless - includes radio transmitters and equipment used for cellular mobile communication, including equipment used for WLAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMax, GPRS, EDGE, GSM, 3G/4G, and UMTS and laptops and tablets with short range radio technology such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
2. Fixed - includes equipment used for fixed satellite services, fixed microwave links, satellite earth stations, telecommunications switching equipment, and radio transmitters.
3. Fixed Wireless Terminal Equipment - includes CDMA desktop phone, GSM Gateway, cordless phones, Telex equipment, telephone, and other such terminal equipment.
4. Broadband Terminal Equipment - includes the WiMax Terminal, Wi-Fi Terminal, CDMA USB/PCMCIA Modems, ISDN terminal equipment, ADSL/HDSL equipment.
TYPE of EQUIPMENT EXEMPT from TYPE APPROVAL in KIRIBATI
1. Personal computers
2. Receiver-only radio equipment intended for the reception of sound (radio) and terrestrial TV broadcasting services, including satellite dishes and aerials
3. Short range infrared remote control equipment, including TV remote controls, toys, garage door openers, etc,.
4. Terminal equipment used by licensed radio amateurs for personal use.