(February 2026)

A Foreign Operator Permit (FOP) is mandatory for all aircraft listed on an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), regardless of whether the flight is conducted as a private (Part 91) or charter (Part 135) operation.

The FOP approval process, including the appointment of a local representative, typically takes 1.5 to 2 months to complete.

Once the FOP has been issued, operators may proceed with applications for airport slots and landing permits.

An FOP may be issued on a per-trip basis or for a validity period of three months or longer, subject to the discretion of the relevant Civil Aviation Authority.

Please contact FPI with any questions about the requirements mentioned above should you have any trips planned to the Singapore region.

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