Converting an ICAO balloon pilot licence
If you hold an ICAO Balloon Pilot Licence (BPL) you can convert it into an EASA BPL. You can apply for a conversion of your EASA BPL in the Netherlands through the Civil Aviation Authority the Netherlands (CAA NL), part of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).
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Required attachments
You must upload several attachments with your online application. To apply to convert your ICAO BPL, you will need:
- A copy of your current valid passport.
- A copy of your Class 2 medical certificate. Read more about medical certificates for pilots (in Dutch).
- A copy of the front and back of your current valid ICAO BPL.
- A copy of your theory exam results for Air law and Human performance.
- A copy of the BPL practical exam with the corresponding Flight Test Schedule (FTS).
Please note: If the examiner holds an examiner certificate issued by another EASA Member State, please also attach the following:- A copy of the font and the back of the examiner’s current valid licence.
- A copy of their current valid examiner certificate.
- Copies of pages from your logbook with your signature. These pages must show that you have at least 100 flying hours experience as a balloon pilot.
- A copy your current valid language proficiency endorsement (LPE) (optional).
How to apply
Please note: gather all attachments before completing the online form.
Apply for the conversion or request the validation of an ICAO pilot licence using the online form Application for ICAO to EASA licence conversion or validation.
Please note: you must enter your name and place of birth exactly as shown in your passport or other valid form of identification.
Costs
The conversion of an ICAO BLP into an EASA BPL costs €70. This amount is legally determined in the Regeling tarieven transportsectoren (Transportation Sectors Tariffs Scheme, in Dutch). You do not have to pay VAT on this amount.
Please note: If your employer is covering the costs you can indicate this during the application process. Please request authorisation from your employer for this and upload the completed and signed authorisation form as an attachment to your application.
After submitting your application
- You will receive an automatic email confirming that CAA NL has received your application.
- You will receive a payment request by email. Please pay within 4 weeks of the date on the payment request.
- If any information is missing, CAA NL will ask you to provide additional details.
- Once your application is complete and the fee has been paid, CAA NL will begin processing your application.
- CAA NL will take approximately 30 working days to process your application.
- You will receive the decision by email, along with an acknowledgement of payment for your records. If your application is approved, you will receive your new licence.