Application for CERTIFICATE OF VALIDATION (COV)
This guide will walk you through COV application via CAPELS. The purpose of application is for authenticating your foreign licence, depending on your Licensing Authority, you may need to inform your Licensing Authority to release the relevant licensing information upon request. As part of conversion for your licence and type rating, you are required to operate a Singapore registered aircraft (9V tail) for your training (Previously known as FC32B). The COV allows you to do so, using your foreign licence. The application takes about four working days to process. Once granted, COV is valid for three months. You will be notified via SMS and email once granted.
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Preparation of Documents
- Aircraft Operator Declaration (to describe the need/purpose for this application) – Letter of Offer from your company would suffice.
- Foreign Pilot Licence (all pages) and English Language Proficiency (ELP) certificate
- Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s Licence (FROL)
- Medical Certificate issued by Foreign CAA
- Foreign Instructor Rating (if applicable)
- Foreign Examiner Authorisation (if applicable)
Request Type
Select your company from the list and indicate the purpose of validation. Period of validation, you need to provide buffer and ensure your flight is within the period selected.
Details of Foreign Licence
Provide the details of your foreign licence and Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence to be validated. The foreign pilot licence including the associated ratings/ authorisations must be issued by a single licensing authority.
Declaration and Consent Statement
Under declaration, declare truthfully.
Payment Summary
Part ways with SGD $72.00.
What is next?
It will take about four working days for COV to be granted. Log into CAPELS often to check the status of your application. Good Luck!
