It is important to understand the cost to apply for Saudi Arabia type approval from the begining. As you know, applying for certification of telecommunications products before marketing them involves costs.
The cost to apply for Saudi Arabia type approval varies depending on the product or service you want to certify. All fee requirements for certification are determined by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), which sets the rules and requirements you must follow.
For telecommunications devices, the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) is responsible for processing certifications. CST oversees the regulation of telecommunications, space, technology, and digital platforms, and manages radio frequency assignments in Saudi Arabia.
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Before we discuss regulations and product lists, this article will specifically address the cost to apply for Saudi Arabia type approval. This focus will help you better estimate and allocate your budget.
Regulations in Saudi Arabia
The cost of apply for Saudi Arabia type approval is determined by specific rules. The fees are listed in SASO’s regulation, Council of Ministers No. (216), dated 6/17/1431 AH, Article 13, Clause 3.
This document provides information regarding financial compensation for services provided by SASO. The list of services includes, among others, fees related to type approval.
List of Products for CST Certification
Telecommunications equipment and products using radio frequencies require CST certification.
The following are some examples of products that require type approval from Saudi Arabia:
| Home Appliances: Smart Dishwasher Smart Oven Smart Washing Machine Smart Refrigerator Smart Air Conditioner Smart Wine Chiller Smart Coffee maker Smart Fan Electronic Water Meter Sensor Smart Lighting system Smart water closet Robot vacuum cleaner Smart locker Etc. | Automotive: Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Head Unit/Car Audio Telematic Unit Body Control Module Immobilizer Keyless Wireless Charging Unit Vehicle Radar Dashboard Camera Seat-belt Sensor Door-Lock Sensor Vehicle Dashcam Etc. |
| Audio-Video Devices: Wireless Speaker Smart Television or Digital Television Monitor Wireless Microphone Microphone Receiver In-ear monitoring device Headset/headphone True Wireless Earbuds Projector Speakerphone Etc. | Telecommunication Products: Smartphone Line/wired telephone Tablet PC Handy Talkie/Walkie Talkie Switch Router Access Point Video Conference Cordless telephone IP Phone Etc. |
| Medical and Healthcare products: Blood Glucose Monitoring System Blood pressure monitoring system MRI system Smart Operating Table Digital Radiography Smart syringe pump Body Height measurement Body weight measurement Bluetooth Oximeter Etc. | Wearable: Smartwatch Smart Ring Smart tag Running shoes tracker Smart eyeglasses Etc. |
| Environmental Monitoring Product: Wildfire Sensor Whether Sensor Etc. | Mining: Smart detonator system Tunnel light signal Etc. |
Cost to Apply for Saudi Arabia Type Approval
The official cost to apply for Saudi Arabia type approval is available on the SASO website: www.saso.gov.sa.
These fees were updated by SASO on November 20, 2022. If there have been any changes since then, we will try to update them accordingly.
To obtain a type approval certificate, you must pay two main fees: an application fee and a technical study fee. These cover the processing and technical review of your product for approval.
Application fee: 1,000 SAR
Technical study fee: 2,000 SAR
Saudi Arabia accepts payment through SADAD, Mada, Visa, and Mastercard.
Product Marketing After Certificate Issuance
The CST certificate will be issued once all document submissions and payments have been completed. Once the certificate is issued, your product can be marketed immediately in Saudi Arabia.
Label requirements for Saudi Arabia type approval are currently not mandated. Therefore, there are no specific labeling obligations for telecommunications products sold in this market.
Typically, manufacturers or importers already have labels that include important information, such as equipment type, brand name, model name, country of origin, and compliance logos such as FCC or CE.
This information helps you plan your Saudi Arabia type-approval certification budget more effectively from the outset.
Issues with the cost to apply for Saudi Arabia type approval can delay marketing your product.
Partnering with Dimulti means you won’t need to worry about upfront certification costs. We will handle and pay all certification application expenses on your behalf. Once the certificate is successfully issued, you can reimburse the full amount. This approach allows you to manage your budget more flexibly while we manage the entire certification process.
Contact us today to get started with your RF type approval in Saudi Arabia. Let us handle the certification process for you so you can accelerate your market entry and focus on what matters most—growing your business.
