Form AC 8060-71 AC 8060-71 Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License and Medi

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration

Form AC 8060-71, Verification of Authenticity of
Foreign License and Medical Certification

Supplemental Information and Instructions
OMB Control Number: 2120-0724
Expiration Date: 01/31/2028

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement:

The information collected on this form is necessary to determine applicant eligibility for airman ratings. We
estimate it will take 10 minutes to complete this form. The information collected is required to obtain a benefit
and becomes part of the Privacy Act system of records DOT/FAA 847, General Air Transportation Records on
Individuals. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to,
a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number
associated with this collection is 2120-0724. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect
of this collection for information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.

Privacy Act Statement
Privacy Act Statement (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)):
Authority: The authorities for collecting information by the form AC 8060-71 – Verification of Authenticity of
Foreign License and Medical Certification, is 49 U.S.C. §§ 40113, 44702, 44703, 44709, and 14 CFR Parts 61
and 63.
Purpose: The principal purpose for which the information is intended to be used is to identify and evaluate
your qualifications and eligibility for the issuance of an airman certificate and/or rating.
Routine Uses: The information collected will be included in the system of records notice DOT/FAA 856
Airmen Medical and will be subject to the published routine uses including:
1. To the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), entire records related to the medical suitability of
specific airmen for purposes of aircraft investigation responsibilities and regulatory enforcement activities as
it relates to medical certification.
2. To the general public, upon request, records such as information relating to an individual’s physical status or
condition used to determine statistically the validity of FAA medical standards; and information relating to
an individual’s eligibility for medical certification, requests for exemptions from medical requirements, and
requests for review of certificate denials.
3. To other federal agencies, personally identifiable information about airmen for the purpose of verifying the
accuracy and completeness of medical information provided to FAA in connection with applications for
airmen medical certification.
4. To Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs), past airmen medical certification history data on a routine basis so
that AMEs may render the best medical certification decision.
5. To Federal, State, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies, information about airmen when engaged in an
official investigation in which an airman is involved.
6. To third parties, including employers and prospective employers of such individuals, records of an
individual’s positive drug test result, alcohol test result of 0.04 or greater breath alcohol concentration, or
refusal to submit to testing required under a DOT-required testing program. Such records will also contain
the names and titles of individuals who, in their commercial capacity, administer the drug and alcohol testing
programs of aviation entities.
7. To Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement, national security or homeland security agencies,
information about airmen whenever such agencies are engaged in the performance of threat assessments
affecting the safety of transportation or national security.
Disclosure: Submission of the data is mandatory; however, failure to provide all required information will result in
our being unable to issue you a certificate and/or rating.
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Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License and Medical Certification
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration

Instructions for Completing Form AC 8060-71

Section I. Basic Airman Information

Block 11a. Country of Medical Certificate: Select either
"United States" or "Other". If "Other" is selected, the
country provided in this section must be the same country
that issued the foreign license.

Block 1. Name: Last, First, Middle. Enter all names that
appear on your foreign pilot license.
Block 2. Date of Birth: The date of birth should be shown in
Month, Day, and Year format.

Block 11b. Expiration Date: Enter the expiration date of the
medical certificate.

Block 3. Place of Birth: Enter the name of the country and
city where you were born. If you were born inside of the
United States, please provide the city and state.

Block 12. What type of FAA Certificate or Authorization
will be requested? Select the box appropriate to the FAA
Certificate or Authorization sought. If "Other" is selected,
please enter the certificate or authorization desired.

Block 4. Country of Citizenship: Enter the country where you
are a citizen. This is also referred to as your Nationality.

Section III. Additional Requirements

Block 5. Select your preferred method for correspondence and
receipt of the completed verification letter. Check either Email
or Mail. Block 5a. Provide your email address. The email
address entered will be used for questions regarding your
application.

Block 13. FSDO Selection: Provide the location of the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) you will work with
to complete the process. If you are meeting with an
authorized representative outside of the FSDO, please
provide the FSDO office that has oversight for that
authorized representative. Please DO NOT provide the
name of a flight school, employer or the Airmen
Certification Branch.
NOTE: A full list of FSDO offices may be
found at: https://faa.gov/go/fsdo/.

Block 5b and c. Provide your mailing address in Section 5b
and 5c. Please do not enter Airmen Certification or your CAA
office.

Section II. License and Medical Information
Block 6. Foreign License Country: Enter the name of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) country
that issued your license.

Block 14. Applicant's Certification: Read the Applicant's
Certification and sign your full name. If your name contains
symbols or characters, please use the English version of
your name.

Block 7. Foreign License Number(s): Enter the license
number(s) as shown on your license. If you require
verification of more than one license number, the additional
number provided must be from the same country.

Enter the date you sign the Verification of Authenticity of
Foreign License and Medical Certification form using
month, day, and year format.

Block 8. Foreign License Level: Select the level of foreign
pilot license. Check the box for Private, Commercial, Airline
Transport Pilot, or Other. If “Other” is selected, please enter
the level of the foreign license. Mechanic, instructor and sport
licenses cannot be used for conversion.

Attachments: Please include a legible copy of your foreign
pilot license and medical certificate. Include a copy of an
English transcription, if applicable.
Additional Information

Block 9. Foreign License Ratings: Please enter the ratings
shown on your foreign license. The ratings shown in this
section must contain at least one rating showing the ability to
operate as Pilot in Command.

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Block 10. Is the foreign license under an order of revocation
or suspension? Check "Yes" or "No".

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Block 11. Do you have a current medical certificate? Check
"Yes" or "No". If "Yes" is selected, complete 11a and 11b.

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The omission of any part of this application may result in a
delay of the processing of your request.
If we are missing any information on this form or need
additional information regarding your attachments, we will
contact you at the email address provided in Block 5a.
Unanswered requests for missing information will be closed
after 20 business days.
Reapplications must be done on a new application form
showing a current signature date.

Tear off this cover sheet before submitting this form.

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OMB Control Number: 2120-0724
Expiration Date: 01/31/2028
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration

Verification of Authenticity of Foreign
License and Medical Certification
Section I. Basic Airman Information

1. Name (as it appears on your foreign license)
First

Last
2. Date of Birth

Month

Middle
Day

Year

3. Country & City of Birth

City and State (US Only)

4. Country of Citizenship
5. Please send my verification letter to me by (select one):

Email

Mail

5a. Email address
5b. Mailing Address
5c. City, State, Postal Code, Country

Section II. License and Medical Information
6. Foreign License Country
8. Foreign License Level

7. Foreign License Number(s)
Private

Commercial

Airline Transport Pilot

Other

9. Foreign License Ratings (Pilots must have at least one rating with the ability to operate as Pilot in Command.)

10. Is the foreign license under an order of revocation or suspension?

Yes

11. Do you have a current medical certificate?
11a. Country of Medical Certificate

Yes (complete 11a and 11b)

United States

Other

12. What type of FAA Certificate or Authorization will be requested?
Commercial Pilot (§61.123(h))

No
No (continue to item 12)

11b. Expiration Date
Private Pilot (§61.75)

Airline Transport Pilot (§61.153(d)(3))

Special Purpose Flight Engineer / Flight Navigator (§63.23 or §63.42)

Special Purpose Pilot Authorization (§61.77)
Other

Section III. Additional Requirements
13. You will be required to have a face to face meeting with an FAA representative in order to apply for an FAA Certificate. Which FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) will you be working with to obtain a temporary airman certificate or authorization?

14. Applicant’s Certification – I certify that all statements and answers provided by me on this application are complete and true to the best of my
knowledge and that they are to be considered as part of the basis for issuance of an FAA certificate. I authorize the issuing CAA to provide all pertinent
information to the FAA. I understand the issuance of a valid verification letter does not guarantee the issuance of an FAA certificate or authorization.
I have read and understand the Privacy Act statement that accompanies this form.
Signature of Applicant

Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Please attach a copy of the foreign license and medical certificate. Please also include an English transcription of the license (if applicable).
Department of Transportation
Please mail completed form to:
Federal Aviation Administration
Airmen Certification Branch
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0082

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