FAA Checkride Abroad

Hello,

I started my training few years back and I have not been able to finalize my PPL due to family and work obligations.  Last month I spend my vacation in Florida and decided to focus on it.  I passed my written, completed in total 43 hours and finally solo.  I only need to fulfill the solo cross country flights requirements and pass the check ride.  For tax reasons, I am not allow to spend more than 35 days in the U.S. because I am living as en Expat abroad; therefore, I was not able to finalize my training.  I needed only at the most two more weeks when my accountant told me I have to pack my bags and leave.

I have done some research and decided to get my PPL in the UAE or Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia were I live has the same regulations as the FAA. In fact their FAR/AIM are label the same with a GACA Prefix, e.i:GACA/ FAR 91.411

Here is the question. Since I would like to get an FAA PPL license, and the country regulations where I reside are the same as the FAA, can I do my check ride with a FAA examiner abroad and get my FAA PPL or do I have to get an GACA/FAA PPL and then go back to the U.S. and convert my license??

I was checking the FAR/AIM, the FAA website and many forums, and I have not find anything about this PPL examination abroad.  We have couple "N" license planes, so I can arrange the check ride in one on them if is needed it.

It will of great help if your comments come with an FAR/AIM, FAA, PTS (Practical Test Standards) reference.

Thanks

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