NORTH FLORIDA DPE: WILLIAM K. WALKER
Foreign Pilot Validations
International pilots who have already earned a pilot license in their respective countries can apply for an FAA pilot certificate based on their unexpired foreign pilot license. Foreign pilots need to complete a Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License and Medical Certification Form as required by the FAA in order to convert their license to an FAA pilot certificate.
Regardless of the amount of training received outside of the U.S., students may only convert to the maximum of FAA Private Pilot. The foreign license verification process can take up to 90 days, so foreign students need to plan ahead, be proactive, and submit the proper documentation before booking an appointment with me to issue the FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
Foreign Validation Procedures
Please follow the steps below to apply for your FAA Private Pilot certificate based on your foreign license:
Submit Verification Form & Foreign Documents to FAA
1) Complete FAA Form 8060-71 (Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License and Medical Certification Form)
2) Make enlarged copy of Private Pilot License
3) Make enlarged copy of Medical Certificate
4) Send Form & Documents to FAA
5) Create an account with IACRA and submit application for Verification of Authenticity
Confirm Verification Request with Your Civil Aviation Authority
1) Call your Country’s Civil Aviation Authority to make sure the request has been received and processed. If your country does not respond to the FAA’s request for verification, the FAA will resend the request every 30 days up to 4 times. If the verification is not completed, the request will be cancelled.
Receive Letter of Authenticity & Obtain FAA Medical Certificate
1) If approved, the pilot will receive the Letter of Authenticity from the FAA that authorizes them to get the temporary certificate. The pilot must then pass a medical examination that qualifies them to receive their FAA Medical Certificate once they arrive here in the U.S.
Complete IACRA Enrollment
1) Register on IACRA using the exact name listed of the Letter of Authenticity, which should match your passport.
2) Start application in IACRA for Private Pilot Certificate based on Foreign License. Submit when completed.
Once all the steps above are completed, press the button below to fill out your appointment request with me to issue your FAA Private Pilot Certificate:
***NOTE: The Letter of Authenticity is only valid for 6 months.