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Pilot license conversion in Singapore
- CAAS · Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
- 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
CAAS converts foreign licenses in two steps: an eligibility assessment, then the license application. You need a letter showing future flying work with a Singapore operator, an approved training organization or a flying club.
What you will need
- At least 200 hours of total flight time for a commercial license
- CAAS theory exams at your license level (a reduced set applies only to pilots with at least 700 hours)
- An instrument rating flight test
- A CAAS Class 1 medical
- ICAO English Level 4 or higher
- A valid license, medical and ratings, all from the same authority
Good to know
A Certificate of Validation lets a foreign license holder fly Singapore-registered aircraft for limited purposes for up to six months. It does not cover airline flights.
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.
Talk it through with us, free
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Southeast Asia
Bringing your license home Sources and last checked
- CAAS foreign pilot licence conversion last checked 6 Nov 2026
- CAAS SASP 2 last checked 6 Nov 2026