Recency planning
Have the FTO check applicable recent-experience requirements against your records and intended application.
FAA → DGCA · EASA → DGCA · NZ CAA → DGCA
Foreign CPL to DGCA Licence Conversion Support
End-to-end mentorship for converting your FAA, EASA, or NZ CAA CPL into a DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence — without the mistakes that cost students lakhs and months.
1–2Months · conversion flying & documentation
₹3.5–5LApproximate cost · based on your logbook
IndividualFlying requirements after logbook review
3 monthsAdvance notice for planning
The problem
Most students get this wrong.
Your foreign CPL is the starting point for an individual conversion assessment. A clear plan helps coordinate medicals, examinations, records, flying and the application; regulatory processing remains separate.
Logbook compliance
Retain clear, authenticated records and summaries for the individual conversion assessment.
Examination planning
Check required papers, validity and available sessions early. Outstanding requirements can affect the schedule.
Medical coordination
Confirm the current assessment and available appointments with a DGCA-authorised examiner.
The process
Five steps. One clear outcome.
1 · Before training abroad
Review eligibility, medical planning and the relevant examinations. Follow current Pariksha instructions for a Computer Number and maintain the required eGCA records.
2 · While training abroad
Organise your licence and logbook evidence for the Indian conversion assessment.
3 · Give 3 months’ advance notice
Ask for a review of your logbook, aircraft needs and outstanding requirements. This notice is advance planning, not an additional conversion phase.
4 · Approximately 1–2 months
Conversion flying and documentation only, according to your individual assessment and readiness.
5 · Application and assessment
Submit the complete application through eGCA. DGCA assessment and licence issuance follow separately; processing time is not guaranteed.
Who this is for
About to train abroad · currently training abroad · or already back with conversion stalled. Each profile gets a different plan — engage early and the timeline shrinks.
Aerogenesis provides mentorship and placement services for DGCA licence conversion. We do not operate a Flying Training Organisation (FTO). Conversion flying is conducted at DGCA-approved FTOs in India. All costs are approximate and subject to change.
What the conversion estimate covers
Aerogenesis plans approximately 1–2 months for conversion flying and documentation only. Give 3 months’ advance notice for a logbook, aircraft and flying-hours compliance assessment. This notice is advance planning, not an extra conversion phase. Outstanding medicals, examinations, documents or flying requirements can affect the individual plan. DGCA assessment and licence issuance follow separately; their timing is not guaranteed.
Speak to a Mentor
Foreign CPL in hand? Let's convert it.
Tell us where you are in the process. We will respond within 24 hours with a personalised conversion roadmap — steps, timeline, and costs for your situation.
Plan your individual conversion
Licence conversion is estimated at ₹3.5–5 lakh. The 1–2-month estimate covers conversion flying and documentation only, with 3 months’ advance notice for planning. DGCA assessment and licence issuance take place separately and have no guaranteed processing time. The final cost depends on your current logbook, aircraft requirements and flying-hours compliance or shortfall against DGCA requirements. Costs depend on recency, required flying, medicals, examinations, skill tests and documentation. Request an assessment before setting your budget.
Read the step-by-step licence-conversion guide or request a personal conversion plan.
Content corrections updated 4 October 2026.