Transfer of aviation certification services from Kiwa to CAA NL
The services related to the certification of pilots (FCL), air navigation service providers (ATCO, FISO and ASO) and aircraft maintenance engineers (AML) in the Netherlands were transferred from Kiwa Register (Kiwa) to the Civil Aviation Authority the Netherlands (CAA NL) on 1 June 2025. Find out what this transfer means for applicants and licence and rating holders.
Your application will now be processed by CAA NL. If you have not yet received an invoice for your application, you will receive it from CAA NL.
During the transition of aviation certification services from Kiwa to CAA NL, there will be a period in which new applications cannot be processed. Unexpected situations during this period may also affect processing times. Please be prepared for longer processing times during and shortly after the transition.
In order to process all applications as quickly as possible, the ILT is currently unable to answer any questions about the status of applications. the ILT apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
Information and application forms
You can now find information about individual licences, including related application forms, on the ILT website. This information is also available in Dutch: brevetten en certificaten luchtvaart. We kindly request that you read the information on our website before contacting us with any queries.
Transition period
A transition period was in place to allow the transfer of aviation certification services from Kiwa to the ILT. During this time, new applications for FCL, ATCO, FISO, ASO or AML could not be processed. The transition period was required to finalise pending applications with Kiwa and to migrate the information and communication technology (ICT) systems to the ILT.
Applications that were still being processed on 1 June were automatically transferred from Kiwa to CAA NL. All communication about your application is now handled by CAA NL.
Expected processing time
CAA NL started processing new applications on 10 June 2025. Please be prepared for longer processing times during and shortly after the transition. The government must make a decision on the application within 8 weeks, according to the Algemene wet bestuursrecht, AWB (General Administrative Law Act, in Dutch).
Changes to the application process
Kiwa’s pdf application forms have been replaced by online application forms. You must complete the online form, upload attachments and submit the application online.
Where to find the new forms
The online application forms are available on the CAA NL website under application form overview and on the specific information pages for each application type:
Information pages in English will become available in the following weeks. Please refer to this page for up-to-date links to the information pages.
Please note: The ILT does not accept any applications using the old Kiwa forms.
Fees: no VAT
In the short term, the application fees will remain unchanged. However, as a government organisation, CAA NL does not charge VAT. This means that from 1 June 2025, applications for FCL, ATCO, FISO, ASO and AML will not be subject to 21% VAT. CAA NL aims to ensure fees are cost-effective and will reassess them. This means fees may change in the future.
Contacting CAA NL
CAA NL is part of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). If you have any queries that are not answered on this page, you can contact the ILT by:
Telephone:+31884890000 on working days 08:30 to17:00.
You submit your application to CAA NL using an online form.You must complete the online form, upload the required attachments and submit your application online. The online forms will be available on the CAA NL website under the application form overview and on the relevant pages for:
Information pages in English will become available in the following weeks. Please refer to this page for up-to-date links to the information pages.
You must upload the required attachments directly in the online form. Large files can also be uploaded. Ensure you have all the required attachments ready as electronic files, as it is not possible to save your application and return to it later.
An overview of required attachments is available on the ILT website. Look for information about the certification you are applying for. Information pages in English will become available in the following weeks.
Yes. The required attachments are mandatory under national and international law and remain the same. In some cases, you must upload an additional declaration with your application. For example, if CAA NL requires a signature from an examiner or instructor, please note that each form can only have 1 signature each. The extra forms can be found on EU-FCL examiners.
You will find an overview of the required attachments on the ILT website. Look for information about the certification you are applying for. Information pages in English will become available in the following weeks.
Make sure to gather all required attachments before starting your application.
Yes. For the time being, CAA NL will continue to accept the AML logbooks previously made available by KIWA. From 28 May 2025, new AML logbooks will be available for download on the ILT website. If you are starting a new logbook, you can use the new logbooks from that date.
Online forms offer several advantages: they guide you through the questions step by step, mostly show the questions that are relevant to you, and alert you to any missing information, reducing the chance of errors. You can also upload attachments directly, and you will immediately receive an automated confirmation at the email address you provided with your application.
If you want to change something after submitting the application, please dial +31 88 489 0000 or find the best way to contact the ILT on the contact page.
If the case officer has any questions about the content of your application or the attachments you have uploaded, they will contact you by email or telephone.
On the online form, you can indicate where the invoice should be sent. You must fill in the correct invoice details and attach an authorisation from your employer if they will pay for your application.
If you have indicated that your employer is paying for the application, we will start processing your application immediately without waiting for payment to come through. Your employer will get an invoice at the end of the month for all applications.
If you are paying for the application yourself, CAA NL will only start processing your application once payment has been received. You will receive a payment request after submitting your application.
No, CAA NL does not offer an express or priority service. All applications are treated equally. However, CAA NL is working on making its processes more efficient, which may result in faster processing in the future. To help reduce delays, we advise submitting your application on time and in full, using the information provided on the ILT website. Information pages in English will become available in the following weeks.
Normally, CAA NL will send your licence or certificate by post. However, you can also collect it in person. You must make an appointment to do so. Please dial +31 88 489 0000 or use the contact page to make an appointment. The collection address is:
CAA NL
Kingsfordweg 1
1043 GN Amsterdam
the Netherlands
(Belastingdienst building)
