There are two types:

RESTRICTED
A minimum of 15 hours flying instruction of which 7 hours must be solo. The solo hours must be completed within the 9 month period prior to applying for the licence. A General Flying Test (GFT) and all written exams must be passed, this is carried out by an authorised Instructor holding an 'Examiner' (X) appointment.

UNRESTRICTED
In addition to the requirements for the restricted NPPL Microlight Rating, a further 10 hours flying must be obtained of which at least 5 hours must be navigation training under Instructor supervision. During the navigation training, 2 solo cross country flights of at least 40 nautical miles (nm) each must be completed. During each flight an out-landing must be made at a site at least 15nm from the take off point.

A pilot may go straight for the Unrestricted Licence from the start, in which case the navigational cross country requirements must also be completed within the 9 month period prior to applying for the licence.