International leisure sailor in Denmark
Do you possess an international leisure sailor license and plan to sail a boat registered in Denmark? It could be beneficial to consider converting your license to a Danish one.
Sailing in Denmark
If you are planning to sail a boat registered in Denmark and currently hold an international leisure sailor license, it is recommended to consider converting your license to a Danish license. By doing so, you can ensure compliance with the specific requirements and regulations set by the Danish authorities.
Many international licenses have a Danish equivalent, allowing for conversion to a Danish license.
How to convert an international license
The Danish Sailing Association (Dansk Sejlunion) is authorized by the Danish Maritime Authotires to convert international licenses into a Danish license.
To initiate this process, we require a copy of your license along with comprehensive information regarding the test requirements. This information can be provided in English, Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian. Please note that failure to furnish details about the test requirements or if they do not align with Danish certification standards may result in the rejection of your application.
Upon receiving your documents, we will assess the information to determine the Danish license that best corresponds to your international license. Kindly be aware that this process may take up to 5 weeks.
Regarding Short Range Certificates
Pursuant to the Danish ministerial order no. 666 of May 31, 2023, §26, international certificates issued in compliance with the recommendations of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) can be considered equivalent to a Danish Short Range Certificate (SRC).
List with known certificates
Below is a list containing examples of certificates that have a Danish equivalent, along with certificates that do not meet Danish test requirements.
Please note that if we are unable to fulfill your request, a refund will not be issued.
Prior to applying for the conversion of your international license, we encourage you to review the list.
Select your country to view available lincenses
Australia
Certificates that can be converted:
- Marine Studies Certificate (Institute of TAFE):
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat - Master Class AND Recreational Skipper's Ticket:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Canada
Certificates that can be converted:
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Certificates with no Danish equivalent:
No need to apply as the application will be rejected.
- Pleasure Craft Operator
Croatia
Certificates with no Danish equivalent:
No need to apply as the application will be rejected.
- Pleasure Craft Operator
France
Certificates that can be converted:
- Permis Mer:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat - Permis de conduire les bateaux de plaisance a moteur
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Germany
Certificates that can be converted:
- Sportbootführerschein - Binnnen:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat - Sportbootführerschein - See:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Great Britain
Certificates that can be converted:
- RYA - Royak Yachting Association - Coastal Skipper Coarse:
Danish Equivalent: Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat - RYA - ICC, International Certificate of Competence:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat - RYA - Powerboat Certificate, Level 2:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Greenland
Certificates that can be converted:
- Duelighedsbevis i sejlads for fritidssejlere og Speedbådsbevis:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Holland
Certificates that can be converted:
- Klein Vaarbewijs II:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Israel
Certificates that can be converted:
- Duelighedsbevis i sejlads for fritidssejlere og Speedbådsbevis:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Italy
Certificates that can be converted:
- Patente nautica per imbarcazioni da diporto senza limiti dalla costa:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat - Patente di abilitazione al commando di unita da diporto:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Luxembourg
Certificates that can be converted:
- DPermis de Navigation:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
New Zealand
Certificates that can be converted:
- Boatmaster:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Norway
Certificates that can be converted:
- Båtførerprøve:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting, theoretical - Fritidsskippersertifikat-D5LA:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting, theoretical - Båtførerbevis:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Poland
Certificates that can be converted:
- The rank of motor boat & Helmsman OR Certificate of competency of motorboat helmsman:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat - Certificate of competency of inland skipper:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Singapore
Certificates that can be converted:
- Powered Pleasure Craft Driving License (PPCDL):
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
South Africa
Certificates that can be converted:
- Day Skipper - Sail and Power (Sport and Recreation only):
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Switzerland
Certificates that can be converted:
- Führerausweis/Permis de conduire/Permesso de condurre:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Sweeden
Certificates that can be converted:
- Utbildningsbevis - fartygsbefälsexamen:
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat - Kustskeppar - intyg + Intyg - Båtpraktisk:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
Tasmanian
Certificates that can be converted:
- Tasmanian "Motor Boat License":
Danish Equivalent: Powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
USA
Certificates that can be converted:
- Small boat sailer:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting, practical - Basic Keelboat Sailing 101 + Bareboat Coastal 103
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting, practical - Bareboat Chartering 104
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.
IYT
Certificates that can be converted:
- Bare Boat Skipper - sail:
Danish Equivalent: Certificate of proficiency in yachting AND powerboat
Read at the top of this page on how to apply for a Danish license.