How do I request the issuance of an FAA Private Pilot Certificate on the basis of my foreign pilot license?
If you are applying for a certificate issued on the basis of a foreign license, you must first have the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that issued those certificates verify the validity and currency of the foreign license and medical certificate or endorsement, before you apply for an FAA certificate or authorization. This process can take 30 days or more. For more information, please go to the FAA’s website.