Transport permits

• Single Point of Contact Network

  The Europe-wide network of Points of Single Contact informs you about legal requirements and helps with the processing of procedures. 

• Obtain licenses, permits, or approvals to establish or operate businesses

  When starting a business, you will find information here on procedures, formalities, and approvals that you need to consider.

• Apply for the transport of weapons of war within federal territory

  You need a permit for the transport of weapons of war within the Federal Republic.

• Apply for the transport of weapons of war by ship or aircraft outside of federal territory

  Do you want to have war weapons transported outside the Federal Republic of Germany on German-flagged sea-going vessels or in aircraft registered in the German aircraft register? Then you need a permit.

• Submit complaints for the enforcement of passenger rights in rail, bus and ship transport

  Do you have cause for complaint after a train, bus, or boat journey? Then you can contact the Federal Railway Authority (EBA).

• Apply for frequency allocation for analog railway operational radio

  You can apply for frequency assignments for analog railway operational radio services at the Federal Network Agency.

• Applying for the initial issuance of a pilot license

  If you wish to pilot or operate an aircraft, you need a pilot's license. You can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office under certain conditions.

• Apply for, revalidate or renew a rating or instructor certificate for a pilot licence

  If you wish to fly certain aircraft types or classes, or exercise teaching privileges, you require a specific rating or flight instructor certificate. You can apply for, renew, extend, or revalidate these at the Federal Aviation Office.

• Apply for the reissuance of a pilot license

  If you would like to have your flight license reissued, you can apply for this under certain conditions.

• Apply for the entry of automatic validation in the pilot license

  As a pilot, are you planning to leave the airspace of the European Union (EU) with an aircraft registered in a member state other than Germany? Then, under certain conditions, you can apply for automatic validation.