SFOC-RPAS Application Processing Time Commencement

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Compliance checklistVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Transport Canada will only start counting the processing time (in working days) for your application once they have received a complete package, including all required documents and fees.

Requirement as structured

The processing time for an SFOC-RPAS application is measured in working days and begins only after Transport Canada receives a complete application, including all required documents and fees.

Original regulatory text

Time is counted in working days and begins as soon as we receive a complete application along with all required documents and fees.

Applies when

country
Canada
pilot status
foreign
regulatory category
Specific