Taiwan, Province of China Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), Ministry of Transportation and Communications, R.O.C.
- Website: https://www.caa.gov.tw
- Contact: Civil Aeronautics Administration, MOTC, No. 340, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da-an District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Prior permission required. CAA scrutinizes pickup flights to confirm private non-revenue status. Full documentation required.
Prior permission required. Cabotage strictly prohibited for charter operations. CAA verifies non-revenue status when passengers are picked up. 48-hour minimum lead time.
Governed by bilateral air service agreements and cross-strait agreements. Scheduled services require full CAA operational approval.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA)
- Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
- Validity: 24 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; navigation charges apply based on route flown in Taipei FIR
Taiwan CAA permit office available 24/7 including holidays. Shorter permit validity (24 hours) compared to regional average of 72 hours. Must provide operator name/address, crew/passenger details, noise certificate, and MTOW.
Apply to CAA Air Transport Department at least 48 working hours prior to departure. Submit operator name/address, complete crew and passenger details, noise certificate, and Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) from aircraft manual.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA)
- Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 3-5 business days recommended for non-scheduled operations
- Validity: 24 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; airport landing and parking charges apply
CAA will request information to verify private non-revenue status if passengers are being picked up, as cabotage is strictly prohibited for charter operations. Permit office operates 24/7. Required documentation includes noise certificate, MTOW, and worldwide insurance copy.
Apply to CAA with complete schedule, aircraft tail number, operator name/address, full crew and passenger information, business contact, purpose of flight, noise certificate, MTOW, and worldwide insurance copy.
Cabotage
Strictly prohibited for charter operations; CAA actively verifies private non-revenue status for passenger pickups
General Remarks
Taiwan has a relatively efficient permit process with 24/7 CAA availability. Shorter permit validity (24 hours) compared to other regional countries. Cabotage enforcement is strict with active verification of flight purpose. Cross-strait operations with mainland China have special regulatory considerations.