Flyer ID Validity Period
Verified from official sourcesGetting a Flyer ID before you fly (points 27 to 29)Version 2Effective -Verified 29 August 2026
In plain language
Your Flyer ID is valid for 5 years. You will need to retake and pass the online theory test to renew it when it expires.
Requirement as structured
CAA guidance states that you must pass the theory test to renew your Flyer ID every five years, and that a Flyer ID will last for five years.
Original regulatory text
28. You must pass the theory test to renew your Flyer ID every five years Your Flyer ID will last for five years.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- Open