Brunei
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Pilot license conversion in Brunei
- DCA · Department of Civil Aviation
- 1 min read
- Last checked 6 Nov 2026
We are not an aviation authority. This guide summarizes the official sources linked in each section. Rules change, so confirm with your authority before you enroll. Last checked November 2026.
In short
Brunei's licensing rules follow the European Part-FCL structure. DCA converts commercial licenses from ICAO states, with or without an instrument rating, on application.
What you will need
- Your original license, medical and logbooks
- Theory results certified by the authority that issued your license
- A skill test observed by DCA
- An ICAO English proficiency certificate
- Your medical held with a Brunei aeromedical center
Good to know
A foreign license can also be validated for up to one year, but for commercial flying Brunei's rules ask for much more experience than a new graduate has, for example 1,500 hours on multi-pilot airplanes for airline work. The rules list no fixed exam credits for conversion, so DCA decides which exams you sit.
Three things to check before you enroll
Does your home authority accept the school?
Some authorities only recognize training at foreign schools they have approved.
What will you sit at home?
Most authorities ask for at least an air law exam and a flight test, some for much more.
Do you need a sponsor first?
In some places the authority only converts a license when an employer or airline asks for it.
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Bringing your license home Sources and last checked
- DCA Brunei last checked 6 Nov 2026
- Conversion form LIC500(A) last checked 6 Nov 2026
- BAR 1 Part-FCL last checked 6 Nov 2026