Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Validation Conversation for Rating, the applicant has to approach the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
10. Side by the applicant has to complete the training and test.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get the license through mail or by visiting the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• A valid class 1 or 2 medical certificate.
• Pilot log book
• Proof of the applicant's age
• Foreign pilot license
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY – SOUTH AFRICA
Midrand Office
Khaya Lokundiza, Building 16
Treur Close, Waterfall Park
Bekker Street, Midrand
Tel: 0860 267 435
E-mail: clientcare@caa.co.za
International Tel: +27 860 267 435

Postal Address:
Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685

Southern Region Office
North Wing, 2nd Floor
Oval Business Park, Freight Road
Cape Town International Airport 7525
Contact Centre: 0860 267 435
Tel: 021 – 934 4744
Fax: 021 – 934 1326

Postal Address
PO Box 174, Cape Town International Airport 7525

Midrand office link
Southern Region Office link

• Any foreign pilot license holder who intends to Apply for Validation Conversation for Rating is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Postal address
• Cell phone number
• Identity number
• Training details
• Passport number
• Email ID
• Fax
• Qualification
• Signature
• Date

• The validation conversion process is required for all foreign pilots who wish to operate aircraft in South Africa using their foreign licenses and ratings.
• It applies to all types of licenses and ratings, including private and commercial licenses, as well as specific ratings such as instrument ratings or multi-engine ratings.

• The purpose of the validation conversion process is to ensure that foreign pilots who operate aircraft in South Africa have the necessary skills and knowledge to do so safely and in compliance with South African aviation regulations.
• The process may involve additional training or testing, depending on the specific rating and the country of origin of the foreign license.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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