Umwandlung von Pilotenlizenzen, die nicht von einem Mitgliedstaat der EU, des EWR oder der Schweiz ausgestellt wurden, in eine europäische Lizenz beantragen

Do you have a pilot's license that was not issued by a member state of the EU, the EEA or Switzerland? Then you can convert your license into a license under EU law.

If you wish to convert your third-country licenses into a European license, you must apply to the competent authority.

• Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
• Valid third country license issued according to ICAO rules
• Current EU medical certificate of the relevant class
• German radiotelephony certificate or authorization card for the recognition of aircraft radio certificates
• For motor-powered aircraft ICAO language level German or English (min. 4)
• Extract from the driving aptitude register
• For engine-powered aircraft, a valid background check in accordance with Section 7 of the Aviation Security Act
• For non-powered aircraft, a certificate of good conduct document type - O -
• Verification of the validity of the license by the issuing authority in German or English

• Minimum flight experience 100 hours as PIC
• Valid class or type rating
• For balloons: previous flying hours per class/group
• Theoretical examination in aviation law and human performance
• Passed practical test

• Application
• The information is checked for completeness and accuracy
• The requirements are checked
• Allocation of inspectors and inspection dates
• Preparation of a license in accordance with EU law

Action before the administrative court

• Application for conversion of licenses not issued in the EU (third country licenses incl. USA) into licenses under EU law Issuance of application in writing
• Procedure: Verification of information and requirements, allocation of examiners and examination dates, issue of a license under EU law
• Responsible: Regional Council Kassel, Regional Council Darmstadt

The Darmstadt and Kassel regional councils are responsible for private pilot licenses (without instrument flight) for airplanes and helicopters, glider pilot licenses and balloon pilot licenses and light aircraft pilot licenses (LAPL) for airplanes and helicopters.

• Regional Council Kassel
• Darmstadt Regional Council

Forms available: Yes
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: No
Personal appearance necessary: No