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Minimum time frames, clearance procedures, and compliance requirements for operations in Indian airspace.
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Prior Reference Category (PRC) Countries
Flights originating from below countries require extended clearance periods.
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Documents required by Indian CAA for processing Overfly / Landing Permit request:
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Operations through Indian Military/Defense based airports require approx. 12-15 working days. Complete passport details of all crew members and ATS Route over Indian airspace must be submitted to Defence authorities.
No specific time frame is required for medical evacuation permits. However, Name of the Patient, Treating Doctor, Medical History, and the Treating Hospital with full address are mandatory.
No flight clearances are required for aircraft operating outside Indian territory, including territorial waters, but within the Indian Flight Information Regions (FIRs).
Freedom Air provides complete assistance to operators and tour operators per DGCA India guidelines for ITP Tourist Charter Flights. Includes filing of slot requests and securing all necessary operating permissions.
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⚠️Visa on arrival is NOT available at Indian airport.
Crew members, irrespective of nationality, must hold valid Indian Visas (Business category) — either pasted on their passports or holding granted copy of e-Business category visa.
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Submit an application online through the eGCA web portal, Specifying type of Dangerous Goods under UN number and Class specification. Request needs to be submitted by Operating Airlines, Consigner, or Consignee — under the service: "Permission for Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air from/to/over India". CAA India requires approx. 15-20 days time to issue DGR Approval to carry DGR by Air to and through Indian Airspace.
Once submitted successfully, an e-Application ID will be generated to track and verify approval status.
