• FAQ

    An application form is available. The aeronautical certificate is offered with charge: €7,91 to pay on the account of BIPT: IBAN BE68 6791 7078 1634 (BIC : PCHQBEBB).

    Do not forget to sign your form!

    You must enclose:

    • the original copy of the certificate of achievement of the exam, issued by the FPS Mobility and Transport or by the competence centre of the aviation unit;
    • the copy of the proof of the payment of €7,91;
    • a recent passport photograph;
    • a copy of both sides of the identity card.

    Please note that the ATCO (Air Traffic Control) licence does not entitle to the operator’s certificate – it is essential that you provide the certificate of achievement of the FPS examination. If you do not have that certificate anymore, you can ask an equivalent document to the FPS. A copy of your PPL, ATPL... does not entitle to the operator’s licence. The ELP is not sufficient either.

  • Decision of 22 December 2025 on Child Focus’ application for the status of trusted flagger

    Publications › Decision -
    This decision, taken on the basis of Article 22 of the Digital Services Act, grants Child Focus the status of trusted flagger.
  • The BIPT publishes its 2025 international comparative price study

    Publications › Press release -
    The BIPT publishes its annual study in which the prices of telecom services in Belgium are compared with those in the neighbouring countries.
  • FAQ

    Access to the examination room is only granted upon presentation of your ID card.

    • The VHF examination consists of 20 multiple choice questions about the subject matter covered by the preparation manual for the examination to obtain the radiotelephone operator’s restricted certificate. To pass the exam one has to score 60%. No exemptions are granted on the subject matter.
      If you wish a printed version of the VHF manual, please transfer €20 on the account IBAN BE68 6791 7078 16 34 (BIC: GEBABEBB) with the communication “VHF Manual” and send a copy of the proof of payment per e-mail to maritime@ibpt.be.
    • The SRC examination consists of 33 multiple choice questions (23 SRC and 10 VHF) about the subject matters covered by the examination programme. To pass the exam one has to score 60% for each subject matter. No exemptions are granted on subject matters.

  • Postal market in full growth again in 2024

    Publications › Press release -
    The annual postal observatory, published by the BIPT based on the postal operators’ aggregated data, shows that the postal sector’s turnover has again taken a 2,7% leap forward in 2024.
  • Consumers can save hundreds of euros by choosing the right telecommunications solution, according to the BIPT price study

    Publications › Press release -
    Consumers can still make more or less significant savings on an annual basis by questioning the real usefulness of their needs and by regularly comparing offers on www.besttariff.be.
  • Digital Services Act: Unia and the VMRI obtain the trusted flagger status

    Publications › Press release -
    Digital Services Act: the BIPT, the CSA and the Medienrat recognise Unia as a trusted flagger.
  • FAQ

    Since the entry into force of Brexit on 1 January 2021, the European rules on roaming no longer apply in the United Kingdom.

    This means that when you make a call, send text messages or surf the Internet from the United Kingdom (to an EU country), consumer prices may be higher than in an EU country given that operators are allowed to apply a roaming surcharge.

    For now, however, certain operators are still applying the “Roam-like-at-home” regime in the United Kingdom on a voluntary basis.

    We advise you to check with your operator to find out whether it still applies the "Roam-like-at-home” regime in that country. 

  • The BIPT publishes second update of the study on the sustainability of the telecom networks in Belgium

    Publications › Press release -
    The Belgian telecom operators continue to make efforts in terms of sustainability but it is difficult to gain a good insight into the impact of these efforts.
  • The BIPT imposes a €280 000 fine on Lycamobile

    Publications › Press release -
    Prepaid card users who transfer their mobile numbers to another operator are entitled to a refund of their unused call credit.
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