Passporting a MiCA CASP licence across the EU: how it works and what it does not cover
Passporting a MiCA CASP licence allows a crypto asset service provider authorised in one EU member state to offer services across the entire European Economic Area without separate national licences, but the passport does not cover all regulatory obligations. CRYPTO LICENSE GUIDE · 2026 Passporting a MiCA CASP Crypto licensing across 15+ jurisdictions CONSULTING24.CO What is passporting under MiCA? Under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) that obtains authorisation from the competent authority in its home member state can passport its licence to other EU/EEA countries. This means the CASP can provide its services in any member state without needing a separate licence from each local regulator. The passporting mechanism is designed to create a single market for crypto services, reducing regulatory fragmentation and compliance costs for firms operating across borders. To exercise passporting rights, the home regulator notifies ...