Guiding the procedures for the issuance licenses to use radio frequencies in Vietnam

Procedures for the issuance licenses to use radio frequencies are carried out as follows:

1. Preparing dossier:

Entities wishing to apply for a license to use radio frequencies shall prepare dossiers based on the provisions of Articles 11 to 22 of Circular No. 05/2015/TT-BTTTT of the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam depending on the type of radio equipment used.

2. Procedures:

Complete dossiers shall be submitted at the Authority of Radio Frequency Management affiliated to the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam or any regional Radio Frequency Control Center affiliated to the Authority of Radio Frequency Management as prescribed in Article 3 of Circular No. 05/2015/TT-BTTTT.

Time limit for issuance of radio frequency and device use licenses:

- With regard to applications for licenses for amateur radio stations, ship stations or radio stations located on fishing boats, the Authority of Radio Frequency Management shall carry out the issuance, extension or modification of licenses within 10 working days from the day on which the sufficient and conformable application is received;

- With regard to applications for licenses for other cases, the Authority of Radio Frequency Management shall carry out the issuance, extension or modification of licenses within 20 working days from the day on which the sufficient and conformable application is received.

If the application is not satisfactory, within 5 working days from the day on which the application is received, the Authority of Radio Frequency Management shall send the applicant a written response containing notification and guidance on completion.

If the application is rejected, the Authority of Radio Frequency Management shall send the applicant a written notification containing the explanation within the time specified in clauses 1 and 2 Article 23 of Circular No. 05/2015/TT-BTTTT.

View details at Circular No. 05/2015/TT-BTTTT of the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam, effective from May 08, 2015.

Thuy Tram

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