Type Approval in Latin America & the Caribbean
In-country homologation for telecom, radio and IoT equipment in 35 countries. Our team in Lima and local offices in 12 more countries work directly with each regulator, give you a clear timeline per country and send your quote within 24 business hours.
35 countries in three regions
Choose a region to see each country, its regulator and the typical process time, counted from the day we receive your complete documents.
13 offices across Latin America and the Caribbean
Our main office is in Lima, with local offices in 12 more countries. Your file is handled by people who work in the same country as the regulator, in their language and time zone.
- ECQuitoEcuador
- CLSantiagoChile
- BOLa PazBolivia
- PYAsunciónParaguay
- UYMontevideoUruguay
- VECaracasVenezuela
- PAPanama CityPanama
- CRSan JoséCosta Rica
- NIManaguaNicaragua
- SVSan SalvadorEl Salvador
- GTGuatemala CityGuatemala
- DOSanto DomingoDominican Republic
People who know each regulator by name
Behind every certificate there is a specialist who follows your file from start to finish. We speak with the authority, translate what it asks for and tell you plainly what comes next.
- One contact for all your countries
- Answers in your time zone, from Lima (GMT-5)
- Clear next steps after every call with the regulator
Certificates we obtained
Recent approvals issued to our clients. Client data is hidden for confidentiality. Click a certificate to enlarge it.
Everything you need to enter a new market
Type approval & renewals
We prepare the file, deal with the regulator and track renewals before your certificate expires.
Learn more →Local representative
Included in every country we cover. Limbo holds the certificate locally, so you do not depend on an importer.
Learn more →Sample concierge
Confidential import, custody and return of test samples for unreleased products.
Learn more →Manual translation
Authorities require documents in the country's official language. We translate and format them.
Learn more →Labeling consulting
Marks, approval codes, QR and language requirements, checked country by country.
Learn more →Regulatory monitoring
Alerts when regulators such as MTC, SUBTEL, SUTEL, ASEP or CONATEL change rules that affect your products.
Learn more →From datasheet to certificate in four steps
You always know what we need from you and what comes next.
Send your datasheet
Product specs, test reports (FCC, CE) and target countries.
Requirements & quote
We confirm what each country needs and quote within 24 business hours.
Filing
We prepare the documents and handle the process with each regulator.
Certificate & renewal
You receive the certificate and, where it has an expiry date, a renewal reminder.
A local team, not a reseller
No local testing or samples in 34 of our 35 countries. The exception is Costa Rica, for devices that use cellular frequencies.
We act as your local representative in every country we cover, at no extra charge.
Main office in Lima and local teams in 12 more countries, in direct contact with each regulator.
We follow every regulator we work with and tell you before a change affects your products.
Latest changes in Latin America
New rules for short-range radio devices from February 2026
Exempt Resolution No. 737/2025 updates the technical regulation for short-range equipment.
VENEZUELA · CONATELCertification now required before importing telecom equipment
Administrative Provision No. 217 requires CONATEL approval before import, distribution or sale.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO · TATTType approval certificates now valid for 5 years
TATT published its equipment standardization and certification framework.
Eight changes in 2026 that can affect your products
Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Paraguay, Costa Rica and Panama, explained for manufacturers. Free download, no sign-up needed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to send samples or test locally?
In 34 of our 35 countries, no. Regulators accept your existing CE or FCC Grant documentation (Guyana accepts the FCC Grant only). In Costa Rica, devices that use cellular frequencies require local testing, and we coordinate it for you.
How long does type approval take?
Between 3 and 10 weeks depending on the country, counted from the day we receive your complete documents. Colombia is the fastest at about 3 weeks. Each country page lists its typical time.
Does the certificate expire?
In most of our countries it does not. Some have a fixed validity: 1 year in Venezuela, 5 years in Paraguay, Aruba and Trinidad and Tobago, 10 years in Bolivia, the Cayman Islands and Saint Lucia, and 15 years in Uruguay.
Who holds the certificate in each country?
Limbo acts as your local representative in every country we cover. This is included in our service, so you do not need a local importer or office.
Do I need special labels on my product?
In most countries labeling is voluntary. Chile requires a QR code that links to the product's information, and Paraguay may request a label, which can be placed in the user manual.
Launching in several countries?
Send your datasheet and target markets. We reply with the requirements, timeline and quote for each country within 24 business hours, GMT-5 (Lima).