VOA na BOA (voonabooa.anac.pt) for registration, ANAC for regulations.

Registration required?

Yes, from 250 g or with camera.

Is my French registration valid?

Yes, EASA mutual recognition. Specific operations must be notified to ANAC.

Yes, certain beaches in the Algarve and along the coast are restricted during peak season.

Does Drone Maps cover Portugal?

Yes, via consolidated OpenAIP and NAV Portugal.

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EU 2019/947 ANAC

Drone Regulation Portugal — 2026 Guide

Portugal enforces European regulation EU 2019/947 under the authority of **ANAC** (Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil). The official platform **VOA na BOA** (voonabooa.anac.pt) manages operator registration. NAV Portugal publishes UAS zones and NOTAMs. Drone Maps integrates official zones via the consolidated OpenAIP feed.

Authority

Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil

ANAC

Registration

VOA na BOA

Open portal

NOTAM source

NAV Portugal

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AIP

Official AIP

Regulatory overview

ANAC strictly applies EU 2019/947 with reinforced restrictions around Lisbon (LPPT), Porto (LPPR), Faro (LPFR) and Madeira (LPMA) airports. Coastal beach areas are subject to temporary restrictions during peak season. Portugal recognizes EASA mutual recognition.

Authority and Portals

ANAC for regulations and Specific authorizations. NAV Portugal for air traffic and NOTAMs. VOA na BOA for registration.

Open Category

A1/A2/A3 EU 2019/947 standard. Maximum altitude 120 m AGL, VLOS mandatory.

Specific Category

STS-01, STS-02 or SORA via ANAC. EASA mutual recognition effective.

Restricted Zones

Airports LPPT/LPPR/LPFR/LPMA, military sites, beach areas during peak season, Belém Palace, natural parks.

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Regulatory authority

Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil

Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile

Registration portal

VOA na BOA

AlphaTango

NOTAM / ATC source

NAV Portugal

SIA France

Default altitude ceiling

120 m AGL (EU 2019/947)

Mandatory registration

From 250 g or with a camera

A1/A3 training

Required (EASA online test)

Same EU 2019/947 framework

Both countries apply the European regulation. Open (A1/A2/A3), Specific and Certified categories mutually recognised (EASA mutual recognition).

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