Whether goods are moved by tram, heavy-duty transport or inland waterway
vessel, making sure than people and goods arrive safely at their destination requires
special licences and authorisations for certain vehicles and forms of transport. You
can get an overview here.
If you want to transport something with a vehicle on public roads and the transport is heavier or larger than legally required, you must apply for a permit.
If you wish to carry more than nine passengers in national transport outside of scheduled services (occasional transport, e.g. rental bus services, excursions or vacation destinations), you will require a permit.
Would you like to offer dangerous goods training in the aviation sector? Then you need an approved training program. The maintenance of approvals and changes are also subject to approval.
You must have a maintenance program, the so-called Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), approved for an aircraft or a fleet of aircraft. You must also have changes or deviations to the AMP approved.
If you are a German airline wishing to operate flights within the European Union (EU), you must apply for approval of an aviation security program under certain conditions.
If you wish to change your operating license and air operator's certificate (AOC), you can apply for this under certain conditions. The changes include the registration and deregistration of aircraft, transfers of supervision and special permits.
Do you want to transport war weapons outside the Federal Republic of Germany on German-flagged seagoing vessels or in aircraft registered in the German aircraft register? Then you need a permit.
If you wish to transfer or transport civil explosives to, through or out of Germany, you must first apply for a transfer permit from the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM).
Would you like to increase the number of buses or seats for your bus company? Then you must apply for the necessary permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
Do you have an EU Community license for cross-border occasional transport for which the framework conditions change? Then you must report the changes or have them approved.
Do you need approval for an exemption from European aviation law or an alternative verification procedure instead of the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)? If so, you must apply to the Federal Aviation Office, provided it is responsible in your case.
If you do not yet have a European Part-66 license, you can apply for an initial Part-66 license under certain conditions. You can also apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for other matters relating to the German Part-66 license.
You may fly a drone without prior permission if you meet the relevant requirements. As soon as the flight could pose an increased risk to other people, you must apply for permission in advance.
If you operate aircraft, in certain cases you will need permits from the German Federal Aviation Authority for your flight operations - for example, when transporting dangerous goods or flying in low visibility.
If you operate helicopters, in certain cases you need permits from the Federal Aviation Office for your flight operations - for example, for air rescue services or helicopter winch operations.
Would you like to continue your bus company as an occasional service? Then you must apply for the necessary permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
Would you like to transfer the rights and obligations of your bus company for occasional services or operational management to another person? Then you must apply for a permit from the licensing authority responsible for you.
Have you been involved in accidents and incidents involving the transportation of dangerous goods by air, or have you noticed any violations? Then you must report this to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) within 72 hours.
If you want to set off fireworks, you may need an air law permit and/or an air traffic control clearance. The same applies to the ascent of drones, weather balloons or kites, as well as the operation of lasers and skybeamers.
Do you transport passengers commercially with your cab business and would like to increase the number of your vehicles? To do this, you need to apply for an extension of your already issued permit.
Do you transport passengers commercially with your rental car company and would like to increase the number of your vehicles? To do this, you need to apply for an extension to the permit you have already been issued.
Do you want to transport passengers in a cab commercially? If your permit expires, you can apply to the relevant transport authority for a permit to be reissued.
Do you transport people commercially with your rental car business? If your permit expires, you can apply to the relevant transport authority to have it reissued.
