Fee estimate validity and response deadlines for close proximity applications

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Version 2Effective -Verified 28 August 2026

In plain language

CASA's fee estimates are only valid for 30 days. You must also respond to any feedback or requests from CASA within 30 days, or they may close your application.

Requirement as structured

CASA states that application fee estimates are valid for 30 days, and applicants must respond to CASA feedback or assessment requests within 30 days to avoid their application being closed.

Original regulatory text

We will send you an estimate of the application fee, valid for 30 days. Additional fees may apply if an RPAS inspector needs to travel for an onsite assessment. To proceed, you must: