I'll share my experience with UK CAA regarding EASA license as the application process did go easier than expected based on experiences shared here by others.
- My UK JAR ATPL expired at the end of February 2013.
- I renewed my class 1 medical in February 2013.
- My latest JAR Type rating license proficiency check was completed in October 2009.
- I took the language proficiency test in March 2013.
- Visited CAA in Gatwick to put in my application with the required attachments on 19th of March.
- License issued on 7th of April. No active type ratings, showing my expired ratings at the back of the license.