IACRA is an electronic system used by the FAA to process airman certifications and ratings. 

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The Airmen Certification Branch must have the Civil Aviation Authority

(CAA) verify the validity and currency of the foreign license and medical

certificate or endorsement before you apply for an FAA certificate or

authorization.

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The processing of the Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License and

Medical Certification takes approximately 45 to 90 days to complete.

Note: Do not schedule any travel and/or checkrides, etc until a valid

Verification Letter has been obtained from Airmen Certification Branch.

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Applicant submits the verification request via IACRA.

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The applicant contacts their flight school to complete the application

process. The verification letter will be submitted with the application

for a certificate or rating.

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Additional Requirements for Australia, Cyprus, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, and United Kingdom Applicants

In addition to the procedures stated under Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical Certification above, airmen from Australia, Cyprus, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom must contact their respective CAA to complete additional forms that are required prior to providing the requested information to the Airmen Certification Branch. The FAA has provided a link to each CAA for your convenience:

• Australia CAA (PDF)

• Cyprus CAA

• Ireland CAA

• Malaysia CAA (PDF)

• New Zealand CAA (PDF)

• United Kingdom CAA

Notes

• You must send the additional information required by the Australia, Cyprus, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom directly to the country. FAA Airmen Certification Branch should not receive this additional form.

• You must send our form Verification of Authenticity of Foreign License and Medical Certification directly to FAA's Airmen Certification Branch. Australia, Cyprus, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom do not require copies of our form.