Venezuela: Updated Certificate Validity

In early 2026, Venezuela’s telecommunications authority, Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), introduced a new Telecommunications Management System (SIGESTEL), establishing a one-year validity for newly issued certificates.

Key features

• Launch of the SIGESTEL system for certification management

• Transition from indefinite validity to limited validity for new certificates

• Introduction of periodic renewal requirements

Certificate validity

• Old certificates (pre-SIGESTEL):

  • Retain unlimited validity

  • Remain valid unless technical modifications trigger reassessment

• New certificates (via SIGESTEL):

  • Valid for one year

  • Require annual renewal to maintain authorization

Scope / impact

• Applies to telecommunications and radio equipment subject to CONATEL approval

• Affects importation and commercialization eligibility

Compliance notes

• No immediate action required for legacy certificates unless product changes occur

• Renewal becomes mandatory for all newly issued approvals under SIGESTEL

Source
Certificates obtained via Telecommunications Management System (SIGESTEL)