- A - General
- B - Fees for the Certification of Products
- C - Fees for the Approval of Organisations
- D - Services of the Agency
- E - Charging of travel costs
- F - Contact
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Important Note: New Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347 on the fees and charges levied by EASA is applicable from 1 January 2026. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2153 is repealed. Both regulations can be consulted at https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/regulations/fees-and-charges. We are gradually updating the EASA website to refer to the new fees and charges regulation (EU) 2025/2347 and its content. Website content still referring to repealed regulation (EU) 2019/2153 should therefore be considered outdated. |
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347 (the fees and charges regulation) determines the tasks for which fees and charges are due to the Agency and establishes the amount of the fees and charges and the way in which they are to be paid.
EASA periodically reviews its fees and charges to align them with changes in the aviation sector and its own cost basis. Regulation (EU) 2025/2347 is the outcome of the latest review, it is applicable as of 1 January 2026.
This page compiles Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) concerning the Agency's system of fees and charges.
Please note that the Fees & Charges — FAQ are provided for convenience only. All information provided within is of a general nature only and is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual or entity. It may be used as guidance material but under no circumstances it may substitute, amend or otherwise affect in any way Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347. If, at any time, there is a discrepancy, inconsistency or conflict between the information provided in Fees & Charges — FAQ and information in the above-mentioned regulation, the latter shall prevail.
A - General
A.1 - Which application form should I use?
Application forms are available from the Application Forms website and should be submitted by email to the address indicated in the form.
The following applications should be submitted via the EASA Portal:
- Alternative Method of Compliance with Airworthiness Directive
- Application for Approval of Flight Conditions for a Permit to Fly
- Approval letter for manual revisions on behalf of the TCA
- ETSOA
- Export Certificate of Airworthiness
- Major Change
- Major Change to STC
- Major Repair
- Minor Change
- Minor Change to ETSOA
- Minor Change to STC
- Minor Repair
- Production Organisation Approval
- STC
- Surrender of Product or Organisation
- Validation of an EASA Certificate by the TCA
Further guidance is available through the EASA Portal, the application forms website and the completion instructions embedded in each application form.
A.2 - Do I have to pay?
In general, all EASA certification tasks and service activities are chargeable. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347 of the European Commission requires the Agency to levy fees for the issuance of certificates and approvals and to levy charges for the provision of services.
The applicable fees and charges regulation and further information is published at Fees and Charges | EASA.
A.3 - When do I have to pay?
Based on your application or based on your certificate or approval under the Agency’s surveillance, you shall receive an invoice notifying you of the fee or charge to be paid. (EASA invoices feature the word “Invoice” in the title and an eight-digit invoice number starting with the digits ‘90’). Please do not pay anything before you have received such an invoice. The Terms of Payment for all invoices is 30 days (see also document ‘General Conditions and Terms of Payment’ in the Downloads section of this page).
Invoices are issued depending on the nature of the fee or charge:
- for applications subject to a one-time flat fee: after receipt and acceptance of the application by EASA
- for applications subject to an annual flat fee: after receipt and acceptance of the application by EASA and, thereafter, every 12 months up to approval
- for certificates/approvals subject to an annual surveillance/monitoring fee: after issuance of the certificate/approval and, thereafter, at the start of each annual billing cycle (every 12 months)
- for tasks subject to invoicing by work hours: on a quarterly, yearly or monthly basis
- for travel costs: as soon as the relevant data becomes available
In exceptional cases a payment may be required before the project can start or continue; in the case of hourly charging the invoice is based on the estimated number of working hours.
A.4 - Who sets EASA's Fees and Charges?
EASA fees and charges are set by the European Commission and laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347 (applicable from 1 January 2026). The fees and charges regulation is subject to periodic reviews to align with changes in the aviation sector and the Agency’s cost basis.
A.5 - How much do I have to pay?
The fees and charges due for each task are listed in the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347. The majority of tasks are subject to flat fees and charges as laid down in the tables of Part I of the Annex. Hourly fees and charges apply to the tasks listed in Part II of the Annex.
For projects invoiced on an hourly basis, a financial estimate may be requested from the Agency upon submission of the application, by ticking the appropriate box in the application form or by email to applicant.services [at] easa.europa.eu (applicant[dot]services[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu).
For applications submitted via the EASA Portal, the indicative costs will be displayed within the application form.
Note that fees and charges are subject to annual indexation as described in (EU) 2025/2347 Article 3(5). The adjusted rates are published in document ‘Leaflet on the fee evolution’ in the Downloads section of this page.
A.6 - What are the transition rules for Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347
After 1 January 2026, certain ongoing projects will still be invoiced in accordance with repealed Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1253 – please refer to Article 21 ‘Transitional provisions’ of (EU) 2025/2347.
The provisions foresee that:
- (EU) 2025/2347 applies to all new applications submitted on or after 1 January 2026
- (EU) 2025/2347 applies to all working hours performed after 1 January 2026
- for tasks already subject to annual flat fees and ongoing on 1 January 2026,
(EU) 2025/2347 applies from the first annual billing cycle starting after 1 January 2026 - for tasks changing from hourly rate to flat fee with (EU) 2025/2347 (refer to Tables 18 to 22 of Annex Part I) projects already ongoing on 1 January 2026 will continue to be invoiced on an hourly basis up to completion of the tasks
- travel costs for missions started after 1 January 2026 shall be charged in accordance with (EU) 2025/2347
- the annual inflation indexation applies from 1 January 2027
A.7 - How is the inflation rate applied?
For fees and charges under regulation (EU) 2025/2347, and per Article 3(5) of that regulation, all fees and charges listed in Parts I, II and IIa of the Annex will be indexed by the inflation rate yearly on 1 January - starting on 1 January 2027.
The adjusted rates are published in the ‘Leaflet on the fee evolution’ in the Downloads section of this page.
A.8 - How much do I have to pay if I withdraw or interrupt my application, or if the Agency terminates the certification task or service?
Per Articles 10 and 16 of (EU) 2025/2347:
- For the tasks referred to in Tables 1, 2, 3, 6 (point 1.), 9A (approval fee) and 23 of Part I of the Annex to (EU) 2025/2347, where the fee/charge is levied per application and per period of 12 months, the balance for the ongoing 12-month period will be 1/365th of the relevant annual fee/charge per day. For the periods preceding the ongoing 12-month period, the applicable fees remain due.
- For the tasks referred to in Tables 4, 5, 6 (point 2.), 15 and 19D of Part I of the Annex and for tasks with a fixed amount of hours referred to in Part II of the Annex to (EU) 2025/2347, where the fee/charge is levied per application, the balance will be 50% of the applicable fee/charge.
- For the tasks referred to in Tables 7A and 9B to 22 of Part I of the Annex to (EU) 2025/2347, where the fee/charge is levied per application, the balance is calculated on an hourly basis, but will not exceed the applicable flat fee/charge.
- For the tasks referred to in Table 24 of the Annex to (EU) 2025/2347, where the charge is levied per application and per billing cycle, the balance for the ongoing 12-month-period will be the full amount.
- For tasks referred to in Part II of the Annex to (EU) 2025/2347, where the fee/charge is levied on an hourly basis, the balance is calculated on an hourly basis.
- For other services, the balance shall be calculated on an hourly basis, unless otherwise agreed between the applicant and the Agency.
The above amounts are payable in full at the time EASA stops working, together with any other amounts due at that time, such as travel costs.
For tasks where the fee/charge is levied per application and per period of 12 months: where a task is interrupted within the first billing cycle, the fees for that billing cycle will not be reimbursed. For tasks interrupted after the first billing cycle, the balance of fees due will be calculated in accordance with the above criteria for that billing cycle.
When such a project is reactivated by EASA after the expiration of the interruption period or at the request of the applicant, the task will be charged a new fee/charge for a new 12-month-period (starting on the day of reactivation), irrespective of any fees/charges already paid for the interrupted task.
A.9 - How much do I have to pay if I apply for the re-issuance of certificates and documents?
One hour will be charged for re-issuance of documents
- without technical involvement, on request of the applicant (e.g. to replace lost originals)
- on request of the applicant in the context of technical changes which do not require a project involvement of the Agency (e.g. amended TCs following minor changes by TC holder DOAs)
- to reflect editorial changes (e.g. change of company name)
- for grandfathered documents to be reissued in the EASA format, without technical involvement
A.10 - What reference should I include with my bank transfer?
Please indicate only the document number shown on the invoice. EASA invoices feature the word “Invoice” in the title and an eight-digit invoice number starting with the digits ‘90’. It is very important to use the correct reference - if you do not provide the invoice number or a payment advice EASA is obliged to return the payment to you, at your expense.
EASA does not accept cash, cheques and credit card payments nor payments in currencies other than EURO. Only wire transfers in EURO are acceptable means of payment.
A.11 - Why does EASA need my bank details?
We ask for your bank details only to process a refund. You will receive the EASA Third Party Financial Information form for completion.
A.12 - Do I have to fill in the EASA Third Party Financial Information form for subsequent applications?
You do not need to re-submit the EASA Third Party Financial Information for your organisation. We will record your bank details in your customer account when you first submit it to EASA. You only need to re-submit the form if we need to process another refund and your bank details have changed in the meantime.
B - Fees for the Certification of Products
B.1 - Which application form should I use?
The following applications should be submitted via the EASA Portal:
- Alternative Method of Compliance with Airworthiness Directive
- Application for Approval of Flight Conditions for a Permit to Fly
- Approval letter for manual revisions on behalf of the TCA
- ETSOA
- Export Certificate of Airworthiness
- Major Change
- Major Change to STC
- Major Repair
- Minor Change
- Minor Change to ETSOA
- Minor Change to STC
- Minor Repair
- Production Organisation Approval
- STC
- Surrender of Product or Organisation
- Validation of an EASA Certificate by the TCA
All other application forms are available from the Application Forms website and should be submitted by email to the address indicated in the form.
Further guidance is available through the EASA Portal, the application forms website and the completion instructions embedded in each application form.
B.2 - Can EASA confirm that a single application may be submitted covering several aircraft types or models if the same change is applicable to these aircraft types or models?
In general, one application for TC, RTC, STC, Major and Minor Change can cover several models but not more than one type per certificate. EASA may deviate from this principle,
- when validating foreign approvals. For the validation of STCs and Major Changes/Repairs, EASA will process the application in the same way as the certifying authority. If the certifying authority has processed such an application as a single application, then EASA will do likewise, or
- if the technical change is identical for several product types and no type-specific compliance finding is required.
B.3 - What is the applicable MTOW fee category of the aircraft for which I want to submit an application for TC, Major Change, STC, Minor Change, or for which I have to pay CAW fees?
For fees levied in accordance with Tables 2, 3, 4 and 8, of Part I of the Annex to (EU) 2025/2347, the MTOW fee category is assigned at type level. Where multiple models are certified under one type design, the MTOW of the majority of models (>50%) within that type design determines the MTOW fee category for the type. Where there is an even number of models (50%) in each MTOW category under that type design, or where no MTOW category represents more than 50% of models, the higher fee applies. Thus, the MTOW of individual models might differ from the MTOW fee category assigned to the type.
See also Explanatory Notes 1. and 3. In Part V of Regulation (EU) 2025/2347
The MTOW fee category of the type determines the MTOW fee for all subsequent applications, including the model fee and CAW fees.
B.4 - Does my aircraft belong to a higher MTOW fee category because it is High Performance?
Per Regulation (EU) 2025/2347, high-performance aircraft (HPA) in the weight category up to
5 700 kg will be charged one category higher than the category determined by their MTOW.
However, the MTOW fee category is calculated at type level by the majority of models belonging to that type. Therefore, the higher MTOW fee category is applicable only when the majority or an equal number of models (≥ 50%) within that type are HPA.
See also Explanatory Notes 1. and 3. In Part V of Regulation (EU) 2025/2347.
B.5 - How are the rotorcraft product categories defined for the calculation of the EASA fees and charges?
Regulation (EU) 2025/2347 establishes the EASA fees and charges and defines in Article 2, points (10) to (13), the following categories of rotorcraft products for the purpose of this regulation only:
- ‘VTOL Large’ means CS-29 and CS-27 CAT A rotorcraft
- ‘VTOL Small’ means CS-27 rotorcraft with MTOW below 3 175 kg and limited to 4 seats, excluding pilot
- ‘VTOL Medium’ means other CS-27 rotorcraft
- ‘VTOL Very Light’ means rotorcraft of simple design with MTOW below 600 kg, limited to 2 seats including pilot, not powered by turbine and/or rocket engines and restricted to VFR day operations
The applicable fees and charges category for each product is published on the EASA Product List website.
B.6 - How are applications for Certification Support for Validation (CSV) charged?
A flat charge applies for CSV activities in accordance with Table 5 of regulation (EU) 2025/2347, the charge is levied per application.
The applicable charge is determined by service package, where ‘Small’ refers to applications that are handled without technical involvement, ‘Large’ refers to the validation support applicable to Large Aeroplanes, Large Rotorcraft and Turbine Engines, and ‘Medium’ refers to the validation support applicable to other product categories as well as parts and non-installed equipment.
Where EASA determines that the effort required will significantly exceed the predefined service packages, technical assistance/support related to compliance finding activities and validation support will be charged as individual service (i.e. by work hours).
B.7 How are applications for Maintenance Review Board (MRB) report charged?
The charges applicable for MRB related activities are specified in Table 6 of regulation (EU) 2025/2347. Applications for initial MRB report approval are charged per application and per period of 12 months. Applications for revision of MRB reports are charged per application.
By derogation from the flat charge, EASA will invoice work hours where one of the following applies:
- the aircraft is out of production for more than 20 years
- less than 50 units of the aircraft have been produced worldwide
- 50 or more units have been produced worldwide, but the certificate holder demonstrates that less than 50 units are in service worldwide
B.8 How are Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) and organisations charged?
Flat fees are charged for the FSTDs and organisations – approval and surveillance – per Table 14 of the Annex to regulation (EU) 2025/2347. The approval fees are charged per application, whereas the surveillance fees are charged per application and per period of 12 months.
Explanatory Note 11 in Part V of the Annex to regulation (EU) 2025/2347 stipulates the definition of a location as well as other important details related to FSTDs and organisations.
C - Fees for the Approval of Organisations
C.1 - General
C.1.1 - When does the application or surveillance fee have to be paid by the organisation?
- The application fee must be paid prior to the commencement of any work.
- For the issuance, maintenance or amendment of the certificate, all invoices issued so far for the related project must have been paid.
- The first annual surveillance fee has to be paid after receiving the certificate and upon receipt of the invoice.
- The aforementioned methods are applicable for hourly fees (the first invoice is based on an estimate of working hours) and flat fees.
C.1.2 - Should administrative staff be included in the calculation of the number of staff?
Only administrative staff required to comply with the applicable Regulation and associated AMC/Guidance should be included in the calculation of the number of staff.
C.1.3 - Should the total number of staff include contracted employees, employed by the company on a one year or two year contract basis?
Any staff employed by the organisation shall be included in the total number of staff. With regard to the contracted staff the organisation shall identify them in the box "contractors" in the EASA Form and they will be added to the total number of staff for the fee purpose.
C.1.4 - Can I apply for a re-calculation of my fee if there is a change of rating or scope within the invoice period?
In the event of a change in the rating or the scope during the year covered by the surveillance fee, the Agency shall re-calculate the next billing cycle(s) of the surveillance fee, following the approval of the change.
C.1.5 - Can I apply for a re-calculation of my fee if there is a change in the capacity of my organisation following, for example, a reorganisation, restructuring or redundancy programme?
In the event of a change in the activity of an organisation, e.g. change to the number of staff, change of the facilities and/or courses, and upon declaration and approval of this change as a significant change with the appropriate EASA Form, the Agency shall re-calculate the next billing cycle(s) of the surveillance fee, following the approval of the change.
C.2 - Design Organisation Approval (DOA) and Alternative Procedure for Design Organisation Approval (AP DOA)
C.2.1.1 - Which application form should I use for approval of Design Organisation services?
All application forms are available from the Application forms page.
C.2.1.2 - How can I determine the amount of the fee applicable to my Design Organisation?
The fee depends on two elements:
- the type of activity for which a DOA is applied.
- the number of staff related to the activities under the scope of the agreement.
C.2.1.3 - How can I calculate the number of staff for my Design Organisation?
The number of staff should be calculated as follows:
For all sites involved in design and certification activities under the approval:
All staff involved in:
- Managing the design organisation;
- Drawing, calculating, testing, simulating;
- Producing and verifying compliance documentation;
- Performing airworthiness office tasks; System monitoring.
In addition, for Design subcontractors, the following staff should be counted:
- All staff involved in producing compliance documents;
- All staff involved in verifying compliance documents;
- All staff involved in airworthiness office tasks;
- All staff involved in system monitoring.
C.2.2 - What do I have to pay for my AP DOA application and changes to it?
The fees applicable for an AP DOA application are stipulated in Table 9B of the Annex to Implementing Regulation 2019/2153.
Changes to AP DOA are charged on an hourly basis as set out in Part II of the Annex to Implementing Regulation 2019/2153.
C.3 - Production Organisation Approval (POA)
C.3.1 - Which application form should I use for approval of foreign Production organisation services?
All application forms are available from the Application forms page.
C.3.2 - As of when are the new criteria (for determining the corresponding initial investigation and surveillance fees) for Production Organisation approvals applicable?
The new criteria are applicable for all applications received after 1 January 2020 and for all valid (existing) approvals at the entry into force as from the next billing cycle starting after the entry into force of the Implementing Regulation 2019/2153. Approvals issued after 1 January 2020 are also subject to the fees stipulated in Table 10 of the Annex to the Implementing Regulation 2019/2153.
C.4 - Maintenance Organisation Approval (MOA) and Maintenance Training Organisation Approval (MTOA)
C.4.1.1 - Foreign Part-145 Organisations subject to bilateral agreements - Which application form should I use for approval of Foreign Part-145 Organisations subject to bilateral agreements?
All application forms are available from the Application forms page.
C.4.1.2 - Foreign Part-145 Organisations subject to bilateral agreements - For which timeframe is the application fee levied?
The application fee for approvals under a bilateral agreement covers the initial process.
For the continued validity of the approval, following the issuance of the approval, the applicant is charged an annual continuation fee.
C.4.2.1 - Foreign Part-145 Organisations not subject to bilateral agreements - Which application form should I use for application for a Foreign Part-145 organisation that is not subject to a bilateral agreement?
All application forms are available from the Application forms page.
C.4.2.2 - Foreign Part-145 Organisations not subject to bilateral agreements - Does "the fee will be based on the number of staff related to the organisation" mean the total number of staff employed in an organisation (including non technical)?
This means the total number of staff employed by the organisation in order to comply with EASA Part-145. This number should include, but is not limited to: the nominated Persons in accordance with Part-145.A.30 a & b - post-holders, managers, supervisors, certifying staff, technicians and mechanics for aircraft, engines and components, NDT personnel, technical support personnel such as planners, engineers, technical record staff, librarians, quality control/assurance staff, specialized services staff, training staff, store department staff, purchasing department staff, contract staff in the above categories. Some of these staff are not considered as technical staff but shall be included in the total number of staff.
C.4.2.3 - Foreign Part-145 Organisations not subject to bilateral agreements - If the technical ratings of an organisation contain several A ratings (A1, A2, A3, A4) and several B ratings (B1, B2, B3), will this organisation be charged the highest A rating flat fee plus the highest B rating flat fee?
In the case of multiple A and B ratings, only the highest fee will be charged.
C.4.3.1 - Foreign Part 147 Organisations not subject to bilateral agreements - Which application form should I use for application for a foreign Maintenance Training organisation?
All application forms are available from the Application forms page.
C.4.3.2 - Foreign Part 147 Organisations not subject to bilateral agreements - Does "the fee will be based on the number of staff related to the organisation" mean the total number of staff employed in an organisation (including non technical)?
This means the total number of staff employed by the organisation in order to comply with EASA Part-147. This number should include, but is not limited to: the nominated Persons in accordance with Part 147.A.105 a, b & c - managers, quality assurance staff, trainers, examiners, practical assessors, instructors, contract staff in the above categories.
C.4.4 - Do I have to pay fees for each facility?
Approval fee: One facility is included in the organisation approval fee as well as in the annual organisation surveillance fee. For the second and each subsequent facility, additional approval fees are charged. This can be in the phase of the initial approval as well as during the surveillance phase.
Surveillance fee: For facilities added after the initial organisation approval, the surveillance fee shall be adapted as of the next fee cycle, following the approval of the change.
Temporary sites, as detailed in the MOE, are not subject to fees.
| Approval | Surveillance | ||
| Permanently approved site* | As detailed in MTOE § 1.6 | Chargeable, as following:
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Chargeable, as following:
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| Temporary site* | When applicable and iaw a dedicated procedure described in MTOE § 2.8 and/ or § 2.16 |
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Chargeable as following:
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* policy applicable to organisation’s and sub-contractor site
C.4.5 - Do I have to pay fees for each training course?
One training course is included in the initial approval fee. If you offer more than one training course, approval fees are charged for each additional course. This can be in the phase of the initial approval as well as during the surveillance phase.
No additional surveillance fee is charged for training courses.
Changes, upgrades, amendments to existing training courses are not subject to fees.
| Approval** | Surveillance | ||
| Basic training | Cat B1.1 | Chargeable, except when: - already approved for B1.2, - concurrently applying for B1.2 |
n/a |
| Cat B1.2 | Chargeable, except when: - already approved for B1.1, - concurrently applying for B1.1 |
n/a | |
| Cat B1.3 | Chargeable, except when: - already approved for B1.4, - concurrently applying for B1.4 |
n/a | |
| Cat B1.4 | Chargeable, except when: - already approved for B1.3, - concurrently applying for B1.3 |
n/a | |
| Cat B2 | Chargeable | n/a | |
| Cat B3 | Chargeable | n/a | |
| Cat A1 | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| Cat A2 | Chargeable, except when:
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| Cat A3 | Chargeable, except when:
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| Cat A4 | Chargeable, except when:
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| Cat (B1.X+B2) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| “Bridging” course (ie Cat B1.X to Cat B1.Y) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| Type Training | Type cat B1 (theory + Practical) | Chargeable, except when:
Example 1: addition of A321 (CFM56) to an already approved A319/A320 (CFM56) course. Example 2: addition of GIV-X ( G450) to an already approved GIV-X ( G350) course.
Example: addition of A320 (V2500) course to an already approved A320 (CFM56) course. |
n/a |
| Type cat B2 (theory + Practical) | Chargeable, except when:
Example 1: addition of A321 (CFM56) to an already approved A319/A320 (CFM56) course. Example 2: addition of GIV-X ( G450) to an already approved GIV-X ( G350) course.
Example: addition of A320 (V2500) course to an already approved A320 (CFM56) course. |
n/a | |
| C | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| A | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| “Differences” course (theory / Practical) | Chargeable*, except when:
* a difference course means: . From aircraft A to aircraft B, or . from aircraft B to aircraft A. in case both courses are submitted, only 1 is chargeable. |
n/a | |
| Type cat (B1+B2) (theory + Practical) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| Type cat B1 (theory only) | Chargeable, except when:
Example 1: addition of A321 (CFM56) to an already approved A319/A320 (CFM56) course. Example 2: addition of GIV-X ( G450) to an already approved GIV-X ( G350) course.
Example: addition of A320 (V2500) course to an already approved A320 (CFM56) course. |
n/a | |
| Type cat B2 (theory only) | Chargeable, except when:
Example 1: addition of A321 (CFM56) to an already approved A319/A320 (CFM56) course. Example 2: addition of GIV-X ( G450) to an already approved GIV-X ( G350) course.
Example: addition of A320 (V2500) course to an already approved A320 (CFM56) course. |
n/a | |
| Type cat B1 (Practical only) | Chargeable, except when:
Example 1: addition of A321 (CFM56) to an already approved A319/A320 (CFM56) course. Example 2: addition of GIV-X ( G450) to an already approved GIV-X ( G350) course.
Example: addition of A320 (V2500) course to an already approved A320 (CFM56) course. |
n/a | |
| Type cat B2 (Practical only) | Chargeable, except when:
Example 1: addition of A321 (CFM56) to an already approved A319/A320 (CFM56) course. Example 2: addition of GIV-X ( G450) to an already approved GIV-X ( G350) course.
Example: addition of A320 (V2500) course to an already approved A320 (CFM56) course. |
n/a | |
| Type cat B1 + B2 (Practical only) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| Engine course only (B1 or B2) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| Airframe course only (B1 or B2) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| Avionics course only (B1 or B2) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
| Reduced course for experienced engineers (B1 or B2) | Chargeable, except when:
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n/a | |
** applicable whenever the course is applied for either as part of an initial application for an organisation approval, or when the course is added to an existing approved scope of approval.
C.5 - Third Country Operators (TCO)
C.5.1 – Why are TCO applications subject to fees?
New Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2347 on the EASA fees and charges is applicable from 1 January 2026. It foresees the invoicing of an authorisation fee for new TCO applications, an annual monitoring fee for authorised TCOs, fees for further TCO assessment (including on-site visits and meetings) as deemed necessary by EASA and a fee for TCO one-off notifications.
C.5.2 – What do I have to pay for TCO authorisation?
The fees applicable for TCO authorisation and monitoring are outlined in Table 7A of Annex I – Part I of (EU) 2025/2347.
The authorisation fee applies to all new applications for TCO authorisation submitted as of
1 January 2026. Once the TCO authorisation is granted, an annual monitoring fee applies which will be invoiced upon issuance of the TCO authorisation and, thereafter, at the start of each subsequent billing cycle (every 12 months).
For TCO authorisations already in place on 1 January 2026, the monitoring fee applies from that date and will be invoiced at the start of each annual billing cycle in early January.
Further fees may apply as outlined in C.5.10 – Are there any other EASA fees related to TCO?
C.5.3 – Is the TCO authorisation fee time-limited?
No, the initial TCO authorisation application fee is not limited in time. It will be invoiced upon acceptance of the application and covers all (standard) technical work performed by EASA up to initial TCO authorisation.
Should EASA decide that further TCO assessment is necessary, additional fees may apply as outlined in C.5.10 – Are there any other EASA fees related to TCO?
C.5.4 – Do I have to pay for changes to my TCO authorisation?
No. All changes to the TCO authorisation are covered by the annual monitoring fee.
C.5.5 – How do I calculate the fleet size?
The fleet size is the total number of aircraft to be operated in Europe under the TCO authorisation. Where the TCO operates both aeroplanes and helicopters, please provide the combined total number of aircraft.
C.5.6 – Do I have to pay if I withdraw my application for TCO authorisation, or if my application is rejected by EASA?
Upon withdrawal or rejection of an application for TCO authorisation, EASA will credit the authorisation fee (if already paid) and invoice the number of work hours performed by EASA up to the date of withdrawal or rejection.
The applicable hourly rate can be found in Part II of the Annex to (EU) 2025/2347. Note that the hourly rate is subject to annual indexation as described in (EU) 2025/2347 Article 3 (5).
C.5.7 – Do I have to pay the TCO authorisation fee again if I re-apply after withdrawal or rejection of my previous application, or after surrender or revocation of my previous TCO authorisation?
Yes. The TCO authorisation fee is due for any new application following
- withdrawal of a previous application by the applicant,
- rejection of a previous application by EASA,
- surrender of a previous TCO authorisation by the TCO, or
- revocation of a previous TCO by EASA.
C.5.8 – Why do I have to pay a monitoring fee?
The monitoring fee covers the technical work performed by EASA for the continuous monitoring activities of the TCO authorisation. Even though the TCO authorisation is not time-limited, it is subject to regular monitoring (also known as ‘oversight’ or ‘surveillance’).
Additionally, this fee covers all technical work related to changes such as the addition/removal of aircraft or addition/removal of aircraft type(s)/fleet(s).
C.5.9 – Do I have to pay the TCO monitoring fee if my TCO authorisation is suspended, invalidated, surrendered or revoked?
The annual TCO monitoring fee remains due for any TCO authorisation that is suspended or invalidated by EASA.
When a TCO authorisation is surrendered by the TCO or revoked by EASA, the monitoring fee is no longer due after the date of surrender or revocation. A monitoring fee already paid for the ongoing billing cycle (12-month period) will be credited and a new pro-rata invoice will be issued for 1/365th of the fee for each day the TCO authorisation was valid during that billing cycle.
C.5.10 – Are there any other EASA fees related to TCO?
When further TCO assessment is justified during the initial TCO application or during TCO monitoring, according to the criteria set out in the Part-TCO regulation and following the established risk-based approach, EASA may decide to perform further assessment, invite operators to technical meetings (at EASA headquarters, remote or hybrid) or conduct an on-site audit to a TCO.
The above activities are subject to fees as outlined in Table 7B of Annex I – Part I of (EU) 2025/2347.
These fees are due in addition to the initial TCO authorisation fee or the TCO monitoring fee, as applicable. Travel costs for on-site visits will be charged on top of the respective flat fee.
Note that fees are subject to annual indexation as described in (EU) 2025/2347 Article 3 (5).
C.5.11 – What do I have to pay for a TCO one-off notification?
The fee applicable for TCO one-off notification is outlined in Table 7A (last row) of Annex I – Part I of (EU) 2025/2347. No monitoring fee applies for one-off notifications.
Note that applications for TCO one-off notification flights may only be submitted by operators that do not hold a TCO authorisation. Within 14 days following approval of the one-off notification, the holder is asked to apply for TCO authorisation.
C.5.12 – Do I have to pay the TCO one-off notification fee even if I apply for TCO authorisation within 14 days?
Yes. The one-off notification fee covers the technical work performed for assessing the request for one-off notification. It will not be credited when the holder applies for TCO authorisation.
Technical work performed for assessing the TCO authorisation will be covered by the TCO authorisation fee.
C.5.13 – Do I have to pay if the TCO one-off notification is refused?
Yes. Technical work needs to be performed to assess the request for one-off notification. Therefore, the fee applies, even if the outcome of the technical assessment is negative, i.e. the request for TCO one-off notification is refused.
C.5.14 – When and how do I have to pay?
Please refer to question A.3 - When do I have to pay? and consult the ‘General Conditions and Terms of Payment’ available in the Downloads section of this page.
C.5.15 – Why does EASA need additional billing data?
The address defined as ‘billing address’ and the person defined as ‘billing contact’ will be showing on all EASA invoices. EASA invoices will be sent by email to the address indicated under ‘billing contact’ (a generic mailbox is preferred). The billing contact person will be contacted for all issues related to the EASA invoice/s and will be responsible for ensuring the EASA terms of payment are honoured.
Please refer to the ‘General Conditions and Terms of Payment’ available in the Downloads section of this page.
If no billing data is submitted, we will assume that invoices should be issued to the applicant legal address and TCO contact person as indicated in the application form under points 2.1.1. and 2.1.3.
For TCO authorisations already in place on 1 January 2026, the first invoice will be issued to the TCO contact person identified in the TCO Web-Interface. Thereafter, TCOs will be given the opportunity to indicate a dedicated billing address and contact.
C.5.16 – What will happen if my organisation does not pay the applicable fees?
The non-payment of fees due may lead to cancellation of any ongoing application or to the revocation of the TCO authorisation or removal of the TCO one-off privileges, even if technically accepted.
Additionally, any further application submitted by the same TCO may be subject to payment of the existing open debts and to the advance payment of the amount related to the new application.
D - Services of the Agency
D.1 - Which tasks are considered as services?
The following tasks are defined as EASA services and subject to flat charges or charged on an hourly basis (this list is non-exhaustive and subject to periodical revision):
- Certification support for validation support (CSV) - service to provide support related to Third-Country Authority validation/acceptance of an EASA certificate and technical assistance related to compliance finding activities (per Table 5 of Annex Part I and Annex Part II to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Acceptance of Maintenance Review Board reports (MRB) - service to provide support related to the approval of Maintenance Review Board report and revisions thereto activities (per Table 6 of Annex Part I to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Environmental labelling scheme (per Table 23 of Annex Part I to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Data 4 Safety platform (per Table 24 of Annex Part I to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Acceptance of Operational Evaluation Board (OEB) reports (per Annex Part II to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Administrative re-issuance of documents (per Annex Part II to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Export Certificate of Airworthiness (E-CoA) (per Annex Part II to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Innovation Services (per Annex Part II to (EU) 2025/2347)
- Provision of technical training (per Annex Part IIa to (EU) 2025/2347)
D.2 - When do I have to pay for Services?
- The invoicing of charges on an hourly basis generally takes place each quarter, once information regarding the number of working hours performed becomes available to the Agency and/or when the service provision ends.
- In certain circumstances payment is required before the project can start or continue, in which case an invoice is issued based on the estimated number of working hours.
- The invoicing of flat charges takes place in advance upon receipt of the application. Certain tasks (e.g. MRB, Data 4 Safety, Environmental labelling) are charged on an annual basis until completion of the task/end of service provision.
- Training services are invoiced as soon as the data becomes available.
E - Charging of travel costs
E.1 - Are travel costs included in Fees and Charges?
Where a certification task or service is conducted fully within the territories of the EASA Member States, the travel expenses are included in the respective fees or charges.
Where a certification task or service is conducted, fully or in part, outside the territories of the EASA Member States, the travel expenses will be charged to the applicant in line with the provisions of Annex Part VI to (EU) 2025/2347.
For training or training-related services delivered on-site (within our outside EASA Member States), the travel expenses will be charged to the recipient of the training in line with the provisions of Annex Part VI to (EU) 2025/2347.
All travel costs will be divided accordingly amongst applicants if an EASA staff member worked on more than one project during a single trip.
An itemized breakdown of costs will be provided without supporting documents (e.g. hotel bills, air fare) to protect the personal and financial data of EASA staff involved.
E.2 - Standard "per diem" rates for overnight travel
For business travel including an overnight stay, EASA will charge a "per diem" rate to cover all expenses of the traveller at the place of assignment, including accommodation, meals, local travel and sundry expenses. The ‘per diem’ is charged for each overnight stay during the mission (e.g. 3 nights of accommodation = 3x "per diem" charged).
The standard "per diem" rates are defined and published regularly by the European Commission, the amount varies based on the country of travel.
E.3 - Transport costs
Transport costs will be invoiced to applicants unless they are covered by the applicable fees or charges. Refer to E.1 - Are travel costs included in fees and charges?
Further to the Agency’s travel policy, EASA staff must use the most appropriate and cost-effective means of transport. As far as possible, public or shared transport shall be used.
Air travel
All flight tickets shall be booked according to the following conditions:
- for travel segments up to four hours continuous flying time: in economy class or equivalent, at the lowest available rates allowing for the shortest possible trip duration (considering the times of meetings and/or special features of the mission)
- for travel segments of at least four hours continuous flying time: in business class or equivalent, at the lowest available rates allowing for the shortest possible trip duration (considering the times of meetings and/or special features of the mission)
- If lower fare prices require a weekend stay (Sunday rule), additional ‘per diems’ may be charged (refer to point E.2 - Standard ‘per diem’ rates for overnight travel)
Rail travel
All journeys shall be booked in first-class (including seat reservations), using the shortest available route (distance or time, whichever is more efficient) and choosing the level of flexibility of tickets as required by the nature of the business trip.
E.4 - Travel time
The time spent by an EASA staff member in the means of transport is charged at the EASA hourly rate set out in Annex Part II to (EU) 2025/2347.
To facilitate travel time calculation, the Agency establishes a standard number of travel hours per destination. Standard travel time is calculated based on the following principles:
- Travel time is counted from the time of departure from the EASA staff member’s standard place of work (or home, if the staff member leaves directly from home) to arrival at the staff member’s destination. The destination is the place where the certification task or service is to be performed.
- No travel time will be charged for any kind of transport delay, regardless of the cause.
- No more than 12 hours travel time will be charged on any calendar day.
E.5 - What is the “e” - component?
The "e"-component reflects the average costs for travel inside the territories of the EASA Member States. It is made up of the average transport costs and travel time within the territories of the EASA Member States, multiplied by the EASA hourly rate set out in Annex Part II to (EU) 2025/2347. The "e"-component is subject to annual review and indexation.
Travel within EASA Member States is covered by the fees and charges for certification or service-related tasks. Therefore, when business travel outside EASA Member States is charged to the applicant (i.e. travel costs not covered by the applicable fee or charge), the amount due will be reduced by the amount of the "e"-component.
The "e"-component will be clearly indicated in the travel costs break down provided by the Agency.
"E"-component value:
1/1/2025 - 31/12/2025 - 1.503,00 EUR
1/1/2026 - 31/12/2026 - to be published shortly
E.6 - Do I have to pay travel cancellation costs?
If the Agency cancels a trip upon request of the applicant, any cancellation costs incurred will be charged to the applicant. If the trip is cancelled upon request of the Agency, the cancellation costs will be borne by the Agency.
F - Contact
F.1 - Who can I contact for further queries?
Queries related to fees and charges should be sent to: applicant.services [at] easa.europa.eu (applicant[dot]services[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu)
Queries related to payments and account status should be sent to: accounts.receivable [at] easa.europa.eu (accounts[dot]receivable[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu)