Validity of foreign licences

Answers on the recognition of foreign training content and licences

German schools that offer courses in foreign languages

Since foreign language courses are organized individually feel free to contact the listed schools directly by mail or phone to find a suitable date and time for you.

Questions concerning the licence for hang gliders or paragliders when holding a foreign licence or recognition of foreign training?
Please contact ausbildung@dhvmail.de.

Recognition of foreign training content and licences

If your place of residence is in Germany, a valid German or Austrian licence is required to fly a paraglider or hang glider in Germany.
Anyone who has completed their training or obtained a licence abroad can have this recognised by the DHV, thereby facilitating the process of obtaining a German pilot's licence.

The following are generally not recognised:

  • “Befähigungsnachweise” (no longer valid since 1993)
  • old Austrian “Sonderpilotenscheine”
  • other invalid foreign licences