Permit Application Portal and Submission Lead Times

In plain language

You must submit your permit applications online via the eSOMS portal. Apply at least 1 month in advance for an Operator Permit (3 months if doing BVLOS), at least 1 week in advance for standard Activity Permits, and at least 1 month in advance for multi-drone events like light shows.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that permit applications must be submitted through the eSOMS portal at least 1 month in advance for a UA Operator Permit (3 months for BVLOS operations), at least 1 week in advance for Activity Permits, and at least 1 month in advance for Activity Permits involving multiple UA.

Original regulatory text

Permit applications should be submitted through the eSOMS (https://esoms.caas.gov.sg): (a) at least 1 month before the intended activity date/time for UA OP. UA OP applications involving BVLOS operations should be submitted at least 3 months in advance; (b) at least 1 week prior to the intended activity date/time for AP initial approvals, variations and “repeats”. At least 1 month in advance for AP applications involving multiple UA, such as light shows and drone racing events