UK Amateur Radio Foundation Licence
Issued by Ofcom · GB
Obtain the Foundation level of UK amateur-radio operating permission after the appropriate examination.
A little more about it
Ofcom issues Foundation, Intermediate and Full amateur-radio licences with progressively different operating privileges. A recognized examination pass and RSGB candidate number are used when applying through the licensing portal. The licence document is generated after a successful online application. Training and examination costs are separate from the free online licence issue.
What this credential means
A UK radio licence with level-specific limits. Foreign operation is governed by applicable reciprocal arrangements and local rules.
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What you receive
Ofcom Amateur Radio Foundation Licence
- Ofcom Amateur Radio Foundation Licence
Format: digital, printable. The stated credential is included.
What it takes
- Pass the appropriate recognized examination and obtain the relevant candidate number
Exam: required. Practical assessment: not confirmed.
Where you can get it
UK and Crown Dependencies operating framework. Foreign qualifications and reciprocal arrangements have separate conditions; no blanket global eligibility claim is made.
Confirmed availability: GB.
Worldwide eligibility has not been confirmed. Source-confirmed languages: English.
Validity & renewal
The validity period has not been confirmed. Check the provider for current terms.
Renewal requirements have not been confirmed.
Sources & verification
- Official offering at ofcom.org.uk Primary issuer or provider source
- Supporting source at ofcom.org.uk
Retrieved Ofcom’s licensing guidance updated 14 October 2025, confirming all three levels, exam-pass requirement, free online issue and generated licence document. Older 2022 guidance was not used for current detailed exam rules.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices, availability and requirements can change. The provider’s current terms take precedence.
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