Convert your EASA licence to Transport Canada
Holding a EASA pilot licence and moving to Canada? Here's what converting to a Transport Canada licence actually involves — the paperwork, exams, flight test, medical and English requirements at PPL, CPL and ATPL level. Every requirement below is set by Transport Canada, the authority issuing your new licence.
EASA to Transport Canada: PPL — Private Pilot Licence
- Application
- Get a licence-verification letter from your issuing authority, then apply to TCCA. A Foreign Licence Validation Certificate (FLVC) is available for short-term flying.
- Theory exams
- Meet CARs Standard 421.26 — a written exam (e.g. PSTAR/foreign-credit exam) may be required depending on foreign credits.
- Flight test
- A flight test may be required depending on the credits assessed.
- Medical
- Hold a Canadian Category 3 medical (aeroplane PPL).
- English
- Meet the Canadian aviation language-proficiency requirement.
EASA to Transport Canada: CPL — Commercial Pilot Licence
- Application
- Apply to TCCA with a licence-verification letter; foreign credits are assessed under CARs Standard 421.
- Theory exams
- Pass the required Canadian written examination(s).
- Flight test
- Pass a Canadian flight test where required.
- Medical
- Hold a Canadian Category 1 medical.
- English
- Meet the Canadian aviation language-proficiency requirement.
EASA to Transport Canada: ATPL — Airline Transport Pilot Licence
- Application
- Apply to TCCA; foreign credits assessed under CARs Standard 421.34.
- Theory exams
- Pass the required Canadian written examination(s) for the ATPL.
- Flight test
- Pass a Canadian flight test / meet the experience requirements.
- Medical
- Hold a Canadian Category 1 medical.
- English
- Meet the Canadian aviation language-proficiency requirement.
Official Transport Canada sources
Requirements change — always confirm the current rules with Transport Canada before you start.
EASA → Transport Canada: frequently asked questions
Do I have to retake theory exams to convert my EASA licence to Transport Canada?
Meet CARs Standard 421.26 — a written exam (e.g. PSTAR/foreign-credit exam) may be required depending on foreign credits. At commercial level: Pass the required Canadian written examination(s).
Do I need a flight test (skill test) for a Transport Canada commercial licence?
Pass a Canadian flight test where required.
What medical do I need for a Transport Canada airline (ATPL) licence?
Hold a Canadian Category 1 medical.
Does my ICAO English proficiency transfer to Transport Canada?
Meet the Canadian aviation language-proficiency requirement.
How do I apply to convert to a Transport Canada PPL?
Get a licence-verification letter from your issuing authority, then apply to TCCA. A Foreign Licence Validation Certificate (FLVC) is available for short-term flying.
Converting to fly in Canada?
AvLink matches you to Canada pilot roles by your actual hours, ratings and type certificates — so you can line up the seat while your conversion is underway.