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Amateur licensing flowchart


Are you a foreign amateur?

yes
no

Do you hold a General Amateur operators certificate of competency?

yes
no

Does your certificate, authorisation, or licence meet the requirements of ITU M. 1544, or CEPT T/R 61-01, or CEPT T/R 61.02?

yes
no

Will your stay in New Zealand be for 90 days or less

yes
no
You are required to successfully complete an approved exam. Refer to our list of approved radio examiners.

Do you have a Amateur call sign

yes
no

Do you want to:

1 Modify your existing call sign, or

2 Apply for an additional call sign

yes
no
You may operate in New Zealand under the General User Radio Licence (GURL) for Amateur Radio Operators


Last updated 26 May 2009