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Apply for conversion of pilot licenses not issued by an EASA member state into a European license
Do you have a pilot license that was not issued by an EASA member state? Then you can convert your license into a license under EU law.
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Basic information
If you wish to convert your third-country license into a European license, you must apply to the competent authority.
However, not all rights can be transferred.Requirements
- Minimum flight experience of 100 hours as pilot in command
- Valid class or type rating
- Theoretical examination in aviation law and human performance
- Passed practical test
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Procedure
- You submit an application by e-mail or by post.
- Together with the application, you also send the required supporting documents.
- You will then receive the new pilot license with the registered rights by post.
If you have any questions about the forms, you can contact the relevant office.
- You submit an application by e-mail or by post.
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Necessary Documents
- Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
- Valid third country license issued according to ICAO rules
- Current EU medical certificate for the relevant class
- Radiotelephony certificate or authorization card for the recognition of aeronautical radio certificates
- For motor-powered aircraft, an ICAO language level (at least 4)
- Extract from the driving aptitude register
- For motor-powered aircraft, a valid background check in accordance with Section 7 of the Aviation Security Act
- For non-engine powered aircraft a certificate of good conduct document type - O
- Verification of the validity of the license by the issuing authority (ICAO DOC 155)
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Fees / Costs
50,00 EUR bis 80,00 EUR
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
1 week bis 4 weeks
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Legal Bases
- Artikel 3, Artikel 7, DELEGIERTE VERORDNUNG (EU) 2020/723 DER KOMMISSION zur Festlegung detaillierter Vorschriften für die Anerkennung von Drittlandzertifizierungen von Piloten und zur Änderung der Verordnung (EU) Nr. 1178/2011
- Technical Implementation Procedures - Licensing (TIP-L)
- Kostenverordnung der Luftfahrtverwaltung (LuftKostV)
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 02.04.2026