How to Get Your Product Certified in Southeast Asia
A practical, sequenced approach to multi-country certification — so you don't run six separate projects from scratch.
The 4-Step Multi-Country Strategy
Do FCC or CE first
FCC/CE test data can be transferred to Thailand NBTC, Philippines NTC and Malaysia SIRIM, saving significant time
Run Vietnam in parallel
Vietnam recognises nothing — MIC needs independent progress. Start it early, don't wait
Transfer to the rest
With FCC/CE reports, submit transfers to Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia simultaneously
File Indonesia early
SDPPI is the slowest and needs local testing. Submit early and run in parallel
Before You Start
Confirm your target markets
Not every country needs to be certified at once. Pick the markets where your buyers are.
Know your product's wireless
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular or none? This determines the certification scope entirely.
Prepare technical files
Block diagram, schematics, BOM, manual — you'll need them for every country.
Line up local representation
Every Southeast Asian market requires a local applicant. Arrange this early.
Then, Country by Country
| Market | Certification | Transfer? | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | NBTC / TISI | CE/FCC accepted | 3-6 weeks |
| Philippines | NTC / ICC | FCC/CE accepted | 3-6 weeks |
| Malaysia | SIRIM / MCMC | CE accepted | 4-8 weeks |
| Vietnam | MIC (CR) | None | 4-8 weeks |
| Indonesia | SDPPI / SNI | Partial | 4-8 weeks |
| Singapore | IMDA / CPS | ESER accepts CE/FCC | 1-6 weeks |
See each country guide for details.
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