Foreign Aircraft Permit Application Lead Time
Verified from official sourcesInformation for International UAS Operators in the United States | Obtain Economic AuthorityVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
Apply for your DOT foreign aircraft permit at least 15 days (and ideally 30 days, as processing can take that long) before your planned start date if your drone is registered in your home country.
Requirement as structured
If your UAS is registered in your home country, you must submit an application for a foreign aircraft permit at least 15 days before the proposed start date of the operation.
Original regulatory text
If your UAS or drone is registered in your home country, submit an application to obtain a foreign aircraft permit at least 15 days in advance of the proposed start date of the operation.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- commercial
- operator type
- foreign
- regulatory category
- General
- uas registered home country
- true