Hold a valid foreign pilot licence issued by an ICAO-recognised authority.
Hold a valid medical certificate that meets South African CAA requirements (Class 1 for CPL or ATPL, Class 2 for PPL).
Obtain a South African CAA verification of your foreign licence and logbook.
Pass the required South African air law examination for the licence category being converted.
Complete a skills assessment flight with an approved South African flight school to determine required familiarisation training.
Complete any required dual flying, including local procedures, controlled and uncontrolled airspace operations, and radio telephony standards.
Pass the practical flight test with a SACAA-approved Designated Flight Examiner.
Submit all documentation:
Verified logbook
Foreign licence copy
Medical certificate
Results of the air law exam
Flight test report
Proof of identity and required forms
Once approved, the SACAA will issue the South African licence matching the level of your foreign licence (PPL, CPL, or ATPL).
Pay the applicable conversion and licence issuance fees to complete the process.
Hold a valid foreign pilot licence issued by an ICAO-recognised authority.
Hold a valid medical certificate that meets South African CAA requirements (Class 1 for CPL or ATPL, Class 2 for PPL).
Obtain a South African CAA verification of your foreign licence and logbook.
Pass the required South African air law examination for the licence category being converted.
Complete a skills assessment flight with an approved South African flight school to determine required familiarisation training.
Complete any required dual flying, including local procedures, controlled and uncontrolled airspace operations, and radio telephony standards.
Pass the practical flight test with a SACAA-approved Designated Flight Examiner.
Submit all documentation:
Verified logbook
Foreign licence copy
Medical certificate
Results of the air law exam
Flight test report
Proof of identity and required forms
Once approved, the SACAA will issue the South African licence matching the level of your foreign licence (PPL, CPL, or ATPL).
Pay the applicable conversion and licence issuance fees to complete the process.
