Type Approval in Botswana (BOCRA)

Competent Authority: BOCRA

In Botswana, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA).

BOCRA type approval applications are filed and tracked.

RT Solutions manages the homologation process in Botswana, from documentation preparation to certificate delivery.

Official regulator website: https://www.bocra.org.bw

Certification Process: Botswana

1. Review — preparing and reviewing all required documents for the application
2. Submit — submitting the application to BOCRA
3. Evaluation — BOCRA evaluates documents and test samples where required
4. Certification — issuance of the BOCRA type approval certificate
5. Labelling — marking the product in accordance with BOCRA requirements

Labelling Requirements — Botswana

Physical marking requirements were removed in the July 2025 revision — no label currently required.

Recent Regulatory Updates — Botswana

• BOCRA published official type approval exemptions
• Exemption letters introduced for exempt equipment
• New type approval guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions — Botswana

Which authority issues type approval in Botswana?

In Botswana, telecom and radio equipment type approval is issued by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). BOCRA type approval applications are filed and tracked.