Procedures for renewal of the licenses to use radio frequencies and radio devices for internal radio communication network in Vietnam

Procedures for renewal of licenses to use radio frequencies and radio devices for internal radio communication network in Vietnam (Image from the Internet)

Procedures for renewal of licenses to use radio frequencies and radio devices for internal radio communication network in Vietnam

According to Table 2A, Part II, the list of administrative procedures amended in the field of radio frequency under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam, issued in accordance with Decision 1307/QD-BTTTT dated 2024, it is stipulated as follows:

Procedure for Implementation:

- At least 30 days before the expiry date, the organization or individual completes the dossier requesting the renewal of the licenses to use radio frequencies and radio devices for the internal radio communication network as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 7 of Decree 63/2023/ND-CP and submits it to the Regional Radio Frequency Center.

- The Regional Radio Frequency Center receives, checks, and verifies the validity of the dossier.

+ In case the dossier is incomplete or unsatisfactory, within 5 working days from the date of receipt, the Regional Radio Frequency Center is responsible for informing and guiding the organization or individual to supplement and complete the dossier.

+ In case the dossier is complete and conformable, the Regional Radio Frequency Center renews the licenses to use radio frequencies and radio devices for the internal radio communication network or refuses to issue the license with clear reasons within 28 days from the date of receipt of the complete and conformable dossier.

+ If the number of radio frequencies that need to be assigned exceeds 100 frequencies in a dossier or exceeds 100 frequencies in the dossiers submitted within 28 days by one organization or individual, the Regional Radio Frequency Center will issue the license or refuse the license with clear reasons within 3 months.

Method of Implementation:

Implementation is carried out through one of the following methods:

- Submit directly at the Regional Radio Frequency Center (Address searchable on the website of the Radio Frequency Directorate at www.rfd.gov.vn);

- Submit by postal system;

(Address of the Regional Radio Frequency Center: searchable on the website of the Radio Frequency Directorate at www.rfd.gov.vn);

- Submit online through the online public service system: National Public Service Portal (https://dichvucong.gov.vn), Ministry of Information and Communications Public Service Portal (http://dichvucong.mic.gov.vn), or Radio Frequency Directorate Public Service Portal (http://cappheptanso.dichvucong.mic.gov.vn).

Components and Quantity of Dossier:

1. Components of the dossier:

General information declaration and application for renewal, modification of the licenses to use radio frequencies and radio devices according to the form stipulated in Appendix II issued together with Decree 63/2023/ND-CP.

2. Quantity of dossier: 01 set.

Time Limit for Resolution:

- 28 days from the date of receipt of the complete and conformable dossier.

- 3 months in case the number of radio frequencies that need to be assigned exceeds 100 frequencies in a dossier or exceeds 100 frequencies in the dossiers submitted within 28 days by one organization or individual.

Subjects of Administrative Procedure Implementation: Domestic and foreign organizations and individuals operating legally in Vietnam.

Agency Implementing Administrative Procedure: Regional Radio Frequency Center

Result of Administrative Procedure Implementation: License for the use of frequency and radio equipment (Form 1g2, Appendix III, issued together with Decree 63/2023/ND-CP)

Fees (if any): According to the regulations of the Ministry of Finance

Form name, application form: General information declaration and application for renewal, modification of the licenses to use radio frequencies and radio devices according to the form stipulated in Appendix II, issued together with Decree 63/2023/ND-CP.

Requirements, Conditions for Implementing Administrative Procedures (if any):

- Use of frequency and radio equipment for purposes and radio services not prohibited by law;

- A feasible plan for the use of radio frequency, in line with the radio frequency planning;

- Radio equipment that meets technical standards for radio emissions, radio radiation safety, and electromagnetic compatibility;

- Commitment to comply with legal regulations on information security, harmful interference resolution, and radio radiation safety.

Legal Basis for Administrative Procedures:

- Law on Radio Frequency 2009 and Law on Amendments to the Law on Radio Frequency 2022;

- Decree 63/2023/ND-CP;

- Circular 265/2016/TT-BTC and Circular 11/2022/TT-BTC;

- Circular 120/2021/TT-BTC;

- Circular 44/2023/TT-BTC;

- Circular 43/2024/TT-BTC.

Tran Huyen Trang

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