Taiwan: foreign nationals with foreign-government drone registration, operator and inspection documents may apply to the CAA for recognition

Verified from official sources
Civil Aviation Act Art. 99-12Version 1Effective -Verified 2 October 2026

In plain language

Under Article 99-12 of Taiwan's Civil Aviation Act, a foreign national holding drone registration, operation and inspection certificates issued by a foreign government may apply to the CAA for recognition and, once recognised, may conduct drone flight activities under the drone chapter of the Act.

Requirement as structured

Under Article 99-12 of Taiwan's Civil Aviation Act, a foreign national holding drone registration, operation and inspection certificates issued by a foreign government may apply to the CAA for recognition and, once recognised, may conduct drone flight activities under the drone chapter of the Act.

Original regulatory text

外國人領有外國政府之遙控無人機註冊、操作及檢驗合格等證明文件者,得向民航局申請認可後,依本章之規定從事飛航活動。

Applies when

scope
all_purposes
caveat
The application procedure and what happens without foreign certificates were not reviewed.
operator
foreign nationals