CITC

1. Certification Overview

Saudi Arabia's Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) implements type approval for imported radio and wireless products. CITC certification is mandatory for wireless telecommunications and related products and forms the basis for market access.

2. Certification Mark

None

3. Product Scope

Almost all wireless or wired telecommunications equipment requires authorization, including telecommunications, radio and information technology equipment.

4. Required Documents

1. Test reports

2. Technical specifications

3. User manual

4. Photographic documentation

5. Circuit Diagram

6. Declaration documents

5. Certification Process

1. Obtain an application form from our customer service team, complete it and return it.

2. Provide detailed product information, including dimensions and photographs.

3. Complete a self-declaration.

4. Send product samples to the laboratory for testing.

5. Provide the CB report and CBCT certificate.

6. Provide the business license, exporter registration certificate and product instructions.

7. After product testing and document review, a CITC certificate is issued.

6. Certification Timeline & Validity

Certification timeline: 2–4 weeks. Certificate validity: 2 years.

7. Factory Inspection

No factory inspection required

8. Important Notes

1. Requirements cover radio/wireless components rather than the entire product. Assessment generally uses a documentation package including the manufacturer's declaration of conformity, laboratory reports for radio, safety and EMC testing, technical specifications, user manuals, photographs and a completed application form. Exporters must also ensure that the testing laboratory is recognized for SASO and international standards testing.

2. Products with radio/wireless functions now need CITC approval and a SASO Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for acceptance at the port.

3. All telecommunications equipment using power plugs or sockets must comply with SASO plug and socket standards.