Many applicants are confused when preparing type approval certification process. One thing that becomes the main source of these confusions is usually the document. In type approval certification process, document plays a very significant role especially in determining whether the application is accepted or rejected. When some documents are not correctly provided, usually it will make the application being rejected by the authority. Especially in the country where type approval certification relies on paper evaluation or document review, being attentive to the submitted documents is a must.

In Colombia, type approval certification process adopts paperwork approach. That’s why when processing Colombia type approval, doing local test is not necessary. Some says it is easier because we just need to provide the required documents and the evaluation will pass. However, that’s not always the case. We still need to check the submitted documents thoroughly. Then, what are the required documents in Colombia Type approval? Here’s the list:

  • Acceptable/valid FCC reports
  • If the device support cellular, it requires TAC letter
  • List of IMEI numbers of the products
  • User Guide in Spanish

Why We Care

Understanding the required documents is very important when processing type approval certification. Even before the process is actually running, we need to prepare the document in advance. When the documents are completed sooner, the process can run as soon as possible. Although the documents may seem simple like on Colombia Type approval requirements, but at some points we need to carefully prepare it. Because sometimes, government can request for additional documents that are not listed at the beginning. Therefore, by providing all necessary document in advance and carefully, this will of course ensure that during the process; there is no surprising blocking point related to the documents.