South Africa - Apply for Temporary Validation Certificate

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

  1. To Apply for Temporary Validation Certificate, the applicant has to approach the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY link
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
  10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  11. The applicant will get the certificate through mail or by visiting the office.
  12. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form
  • Passport size photographs
  • A certified copy of the foreign license and any relevant endorsements
  • A certified copy of a passport or identity document
  • A current medical certificate issued by a medical examiner recognized by the SACAA
  • A certified copy of English language proficiency certificate (if applicable)Any other documents (if required)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY – SOUTH AFRICA
Midrand Office
Khaya Lokundiza, Building 16
Treur Close, Waterfall Park
Bekker Street, Midrand
Tel: 0860 267 435
E-mail: [email protected]
International Tel: +27 860 267 435

Postal Address:
Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685

Southern Region Office
North Wing, 2nd Floor
Oval Business Park, Freight Road
Cape Town International Airport 7525
Contact Centre: 0860 267 435
Tel: 021 – 934 4744
Fax: 021 – 934 1326

Postal Address
PO Box 174, Cape Town International Airport 7525

Midrand office link
Southern Region Office link



EligibilityEdit

  • Any pilot who intends to Apply for Temporary Validation Certificate is eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.



ValidityEdit

  • The validity for this certificate is 90 days.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name
  • Passport Number/ID number
  • Other particulars of the applicant
  • Contact details and Email address
  • Pilot license number
  • Payment receipt number/Transaction ID
  • Signatory’s name



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The Temporary Validation Certificate is issued to foreign pilots who wish to fly in South Africa, but who do not hold a South African pilot license.
  • This certificate allows them to operate aircraft in South African airspace under certain conditions, such as complying with South African aviation regulations and requirements, only flying the type of aircraft, and performing the activities for which the certificate has been issued.



Information which might helpEdit

  • In South Africa, a Temporary Validation Certificate is a document issued by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) that allows pilots who hold foreign licenses to fly in South African airspace for a limited period of time.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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