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Applying for an Exemption

Guidance on how to apply for exemptions

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Before submitting an Exemption request, make sure you apply through the correct route for your activity. Using the right form helps us process your request efficiently and avoid delays or re-routing.

If you are applying for an Article 71 Exemption, see CAA Exemption Policy in respect of Article 71 of the Basic Regulation and Article 266 of the Air Navigation Order (2016) as amended.

Use the links below to access the correct form and process for your type of Exemption request.

Aircraft Certification

Apply for an Overflight or Landing Exemption for foreign registered aircraft operating in UK Airspace.

Close Aircraft Certification

Airworthiness

Apply for an exemption under Article 71.

Close Airworthiness

Airworthiness (ANO Exemptions)

Guidance for applying for an ANO Exemption.

Close Airworthiness (ANO Exemptions)

Flight Operations

Flight Operations Permission or Exemption Request, including MEL Exemption Requests.

Close Flight Operations

Dangerous Goods – Class 1 (Explosives) including Overflight

Application for Exemption to carry Class 1 Dangerous Goods.

Close Dangerous Goods – Class 1 (Explosives) including Overflight

Dangerous Goods – All other classes including Overflight

Application for Exemption to carry Dangerous Goods (other than Class 1).

Close Dangerous Goods – All other classes including Overflight

Flight Crew Licensing and ATCO

Application for Exemption under Article 71 against Parts 66 or 147 of the UK Continuing Airworthiness Regulation.

Close Flight Crew Licensing and ATCO

Nuclear and Prison Exemptions (Airspace Regulation (Utilisation / Off Route Airspace))

Apply for Airspace Restrictions (including Exemption Requests)

CAA Customer Portal: https://www.caa.co.uk/Our-work/About-us/Doing-business-with-the-CAA/Customer-portal/

ACOMS Portal Registration Help Video  | ACOMS Portal Registration User Guide

Close Nuclear and Prison Exemptions (Airspace Regulation (Utilisation / Off Route Airspace))

Special Events and Unusual Aerial Activity

Special Events | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Close Special Events and Unusual Aerial Activity

Scheme of Charges

CAA Scheme of Charges – Overview
ORS 5 - Schemes of charges | UK Civil Aviation Authority 

Close Scheme of Charges

This information is provided to help applicants find the correct route when applying for an exemption. Always check the latest version of any form or guidance on the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) website.

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