Simple Licence Conversion is a Myth
Wrench One I done some investigation on this licence conversion matter from the Canadian veiw point and from what I have heard and seen is that only TC /CASA/ FAA /EASA usually recognize the applicants previous experience, however it does not matter where you come from or what licence you have you will still have to write the exams of the aviation authority of the host country (assuming your past experience is credable.) The exceptions to the rule are smaller third world countries that sometimes require a air regs exam to be written often with a paper bag of money handed to the exam overseer.