c d, did you call them first to check what kinds of bulls**t they wanted to issue your rating. I also have a UK licence and have completed two type ratings outside the UK. Both times a quick (ok maybe not so quick what with the long time spent on hold) call to Gatwick confirmed what additional paperwork was required before sending it off. Both times they issued the rating just as quickly as my colleagues dealing with their local CAA, about two weeks. Having said that I think most countries Civil Aviation Authorities leave a lot to be desired inthe customer service department especially considering the never ending price rises.