Validation of Third-Country Licences for
Non-Commercial Tasks (28-Day Rule)
Day VFR –
PPL Privileges Only
Under Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) 2020/723, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) may validate a third-country pilot licence for up to 28 days per calendar year for the performance of specific non-commercial tasks, limited to Day VFR PPL privileges.
To apply for this temporary validation, please complete the online application form linked below. Before applying, ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this short-term validation, you must:
1. Hold a valid third-country licence and medical certificate issued in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, including any associated ratings or qualifications relevant to the intended task.
2. Complete at least one acclimatisation flight with a qualified instructor prior to performing the specific task.
3. Not hold a licence, certificate, or instrument rating issued by another contracting State to the Chicago Convention that has been rendered valid by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 61, §61.75.
Important Notes
• This validation is strictly for short-term, non-commercial operations and cannot be extended beyond the 28-day annual limit.
• The 28 days do not need to be consecutive but must fall within a single calendar year.
• You must record each day the privileges are exercised in your pilot logbook and present it upon request by an IAA official.
• You must always carry the validation document with you when exercising the privileges granted under this validation.
Operation of "EASA Aircraft"
Ireland has availed of an "Opt-out" which grants holders of third country licences certain permissions under Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (as amended).
The exemption allows a pilot holding a licence and associated medical issued by a third country involved in the non-commercial operation of aircraft as specified in Article 2(1)(b), points (i) or (ii), of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
to continue to operate in non-commercial operations on the said aircraft and with the said licence and associated medical until 20 June 2022.
Further extensions to this derogation are not expected.
The IAA has published Aeronautical Notice P28 to notify stakeholders of the exemption. Note that the derogation in P28 expires on 20 June 2022. Please see PLAM 036 for more information.
Pilots availing of this exemption shall be subject to the restrictions outlined in article 5(10) of S.I. No. 333/2000 - Irish Aviation Authority (Personnel Licensing) Order, 2000.
An agreement has been reached between the United States of America and the European Union on Cooperation in the Regulation of Civil Aviation Safety (the Agreement) with its Pilot Licensing Annex (Annex 3 of the TIP-L Agreement) which permits reliance on each other’s licensing and oversight systems, within the scope of the Annex. More information on this may be viewed here, on the EASA website and from the FAA.
Operation of Annex I* aircraft.
Please refer to Aeronautical Notice P21 - Acceptance of Flight Crew Licences
Please complete this form to make the notification.
Remember a notification is valid for a maximum of 1 year. You are responsible to monitor the time elapsed since a notification was lodged.
Please note that a LAPL Licence is not an ICAO Annex 1 compliant licence and such licences issued by the UK CAA are subject to the requirements of AN P21.