Cross-border operation permit application requirements

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

If you want to fly your drone in the Netherlands under a permit from another EU country, you must apply to the Dutch CAA (ILT) with your application form, your existing operational authorization, an operational plan for local conditions, relevant parts of your operations manual, proof of compliance for any changed procedures, and justification if you are lowering the air risk class.

Requirement as structured

When applying for a cross-border drone operation permit in the Netherlands, the applicant must submit an application form, a copy of their generic Operational Authorisation (OA), an operational plan addressing local conditions, relevant sections of the operations manual, evidence of compliance for amended procedures, and justification for lowering the intrinsic Air Risk Class (iARC) if applicable.

Original regulatory text

Make sure to send the following information with your application: - An application form for cross-border UAS operations in the specific category. Please refer to AMC1 Article 13 (b)(3)(ii). - Evidence of compliance with requirements related to amended procedures, if not covered by the relevant sections of the operations manual or operational plan... - Justification for lowering iARC, (intrinsic Air Risk Class) if applicable.