In short
A Class 1 medical certificate is valid for 12 months, reduced to 6 months from age 60, or from age 40 in single-pilot commercial air transport carrying passengers. Class 2 lasts 60, 24 or 12 months depending on age, an LAPL certificate 60 or 24 months. Issued before 40, these two cease to be valid at 42.
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Periods of validity
| Certificate | Period | Age limit | Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 12 months | none | (a)(1) |
| Class 1, single-pilot CAT with passengers, age 40 reached | 6 months | none | (a)(2)(i) |
| Class 1, age 60 reached | 6 months | none | (a)(2)(ii) |
| Class 2, under 40 | 60 months | ceases at 42 | (a)(3)(i) |
| Class 2, between 40 and 50 | 24 months | ceases at 51 | (a)(3)(ii) |
| Class 2, above 50 | 12 months | none | (a)(3)(iii) |
| LAPL, under 40 | 60 months | ceases at 42 | (a)(4)(i) |
| LAPL, above 40 | 24 months | none | (a)(4)(ii) |
Source: MED.A.045, EASA Easy Access Rules for Aircrew, October 2026 revision, wording from Regulation (EU) 2019/27. Revalidation window: 45 days before expiry (MED.A.045(b)). Once age 50 is reached, the calculator places Class 2 in the 12-month row: this follows from the age-51 limit, which only applies to certificates issued before 50 (the reading used here).
Revalidation, renewal and a dated example: the aeromedical examination page. Special cases are covered in the guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Class 2 medical certificate valid?
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Updated on 25/10/2026.