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CITC

The CITC certification is the basis for the market approval of products with wireless technologies in Saudi Arabia, which is granted by the Royal Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC).

The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC or the Commission) is responsible for licensing telecommunications and information technology equipment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This includes undertaking all the necessary procedures to ensure the compliance of the terminal and facilities equipment used in telecommunications with the relevant technical specifications.

Manufacturers and exporters of electronic products to Saudi Arabia should be aware that products including radio equipment (any radio/wireless functionality) will now require approval from the Saudi Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC), in addition to the SASO Certificate of Conformity (CoC).
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CITC Equipment Approval

Equipment approval is a procedure that determines to what extent the telecommunications and IT equipment conforms to the technical specifications issued by the Commission. It aims at enabling both manufacturers and importers to ensure the conformity of their equipment to the technical specifications before manufacturing or importing them to the kingdom.

Submitting application for equipment approval shall adhere to the following procedures:
  • request Submit Equipment Approval application to the CITC through the system.
  • notes Attach the following documents with the application:
  • Detailed technical information from the manufacturer for the equipment, including:
  • Data sheet
  • User manual
  • Photos of the equipment
  • Equipment description, its functioning mechanism and accessories
  • Declaration of conformity (DoC) from the manufacturer that the equipment conforms to the CITC technical specifications.
  • Test reports (SAFETY, EMC + RADIO) – It is recommended that test reports are obtained from a laboratory that has been accredited by a body that is a member of the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement.
  • All telecommunication equipment using power plugs or socket-outlets must comply with the SASO standards for plugs and socket-outlets.
  • After the applicant completes the application requirements, the Commission will study the application within a week or 10 working days, and upon approval, a Certificate of Conformity will be issued for the equipment, and it’ll be valid for a year.
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CITC Requirements for Mobile Phones

The Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) modified the technical specifications RI056 “Specification for UMTS (3G) and LTE (4G) Handsets and Related Equipment”.

Before starting the production of new mobile phones for Saudi market, manufacturers and importers should consider the following requirements:
  1. All mobile phones must comply with the final version of CITC technical specification RI056.
  2. All mobile phones must support at least the following LTE bands B1, B3, B8, B20, B28, B40 and B41.
  3. 5G mobile phones must support at least the bands N41 and N78.
  4. All mobile phones must support the functionalities WIFI-Call and Volte. The usage of Volte and WIFI-Call must be arranged with all Saudi mobile network operators.
  5. All mobile phones must enable the Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) Alert. CITC requires the submission of the CBS test report.


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Certificate of Conformity

Certificate of Conformity is a document declaring the conformity of the equipment to the technical specifications issued by the Commission. It may determine the additional requirements that must be met for licensing the equipment. However, the Certificate of Conformity does not constitute the Customs Clearance Permission for importing the equipment.

Applying to issue a Certificate of Conformity for any telecommunications and IT equipment shall comply with the following procedures:
  1. Register in the ICT Equipment Licensing System.
  2. All mobile phones must support at least the following LTE bands B1, B3, B8, B20, B28, B40 and B41.
  3. If the equipment is already approved, the applicant will be provided immediately with an electronic copy of the Certificate of Conformity.
  4. If the equipment was not approved previously, the applicant has to apply for Equipment Approval.

Customs Clearance Permission

Any party wishing to obtain a Customs Clearance Permission from the CITC for restricted telecommunications and IT equipment shall comply with the following procedures:
  1. Register in the ICT Equipment Licensing System (the system) available through the CITC website.
  2. Apply for Customs Clearance Permission through the system.
  3. Complete all Equipment Approval requirements, if the equipment was not previously approved.
  4. After the applicant completes all the requirements for the Custom Clearance Permission application and submits it, the Commission will review the application, and in case of approval, a Customs Clearance Permission will be issued.

What SABERSAUDI will do for you?

We are eligible to provide services, including testing and handling the authorization (type approval) from CITC on behalf of both importers and manufacturers, and we will assist you to put your product successfully on the market by offering the following services:

    • Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, etc.
    • Assist in completion of applications and other required forms.
    • Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, etc.
    • Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations.
    • Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance (if needed).
    • Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed.
    • Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed.
    • User manual translation service (when needed).
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FAQs:

A CITC certification is the basis for market approval in Saudi Arabia. Market approval in Saudi Arabia is granted by the Royal Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC). The CITC certification is the basis for the market approval of products with wireless technologies in Saudi Arabia.

  1. Register in the ICT Equipment Licensing System (the system) available through the CITC website (www.citc.gov.sa).
  2. Submit application for obtaining a Certificate of Conformity through the system.

A CITC certification is valid for a total of one years and the approval process takes between one and two weeks in total. A full recertification is needed after an approval expires, as a modular recertification is not possible for Saudi Arabia.

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