Convert your CAA NZ licence to UK CAA
Holding a CAA NZ pilot licence and moving to United Kingdom? Here's what converting to a UK CAA licence actually involves — the paperwork, exams, flight test, medical and English requirements at PPL, CPL and ATPL level. Every requirement below is set by UK CAA, the authority issuing your new licence.
CAA NZ to UK CAA: PPL — Private Pilot Licence
- Application
- The UK CAA verifies the authenticity of your third-country licence before issuing a UK Part-FCL PPL.
- Theory exams
- Meet the UK Part-FCL theory requirements for the PPL.
- Flight test
- Pass a UK Part-FCL PPL skill test (Annex I) with a UK CAA-certified examiner.
- Medical
- Hold at least a valid UK Part-MED Class 2 medical.
- English
- Meet FCL.055 ELP (no credit for non-EASA ICAO ELP) and hold a UK FRTOL.
CAA NZ to UK CAA: CPL — Commercial Pilot Licence
- Application
- Apply on form SRG1183, plus a third-country verification on form SRG2142.
- Theory exams
- Meet the UK Part-FCL CPL theory requirements; foreign exam credits are generally not given.
- Flight test
- Pass the UK Part-FCL CPL (and IR) skill test; hold a UK FRTOL before the skill test.
- Medical
- Hold a valid UK Part-MED Class 1 medical.
- English
- Meet FCL.055 ELP — no credit for non-EASA ICAO ELP.
CAA NZ to UK CAA: ATPL — Airline Transport Pilot Licence
- Application
- Apply on form SRG1183, plus third-country verification on SRG2142.
- Theory exams
- Meet the UK Part-FCL ATPL theory requirements.
- Flight test
- Pass the required UK skill test(s); hold a UK FRTOL beforehand.
- Medical
- Hold a valid UK Part-MED Class 1 medical.
- English
- Meet FCL.055 ELP — no credit for non-EASA ICAO ELP.
Official UK CAA sources
- UK CAA — non-UK licences
- UK CAA — third-country PPL conversion (from 1 Jan 2023)
- UK CAA — third-country CPL/ATPL conversion
Requirements change — always confirm the current rules with UK CAA before you start.
CAA NZ → UK CAA: frequently asked questions
Do I have to retake theory exams to convert my CAA NZ licence to UK CAA?
Meet the UK Part-FCL theory requirements for the PPL. At commercial level: Meet the UK Part-FCL CPL theory requirements; foreign exam credits are generally not given.
Do I need a flight test (skill test) for a UK CAA commercial licence?
Pass the UK Part-FCL CPL (and IR) skill test; hold a UK FRTOL before the skill test.
What medical do I need for a UK CAA airline (ATPL) licence?
Hold a valid UK Part-MED Class 1 medical.
Does my ICAO English proficiency transfer to UK CAA?
Meet FCL.055 ELP — no credit for non-EASA ICAO ELP.
How do I apply to convert to a UK CAA PPL?
The UK CAA verifies the authenticity of your third-country licence before issuing a UK Part-FCL PPL.
Converting to fly in United Kingdom?
AvLink matches you to United Kingdom pilot roles by your actual hours, ratings and type certificates — so you can line up the seat while your conversion is underway.