Foreign driving licenses can be converted into German driving licenses under the following conditions:
If the holder of the foreign driving license acquired it at a time when they were not resident in Germany. If they have previously had a residence in Germany, the interruption must have been at least 6 months.
Or: If the holder of the foreign driving license acquired it at a time when they were attending school or studying in the relevant country.
If the holder of the foreign driving license has successfully passed a theoretical and a practical test. Exceptions to this can be obtained from the driving license authorities.
Foreign driver's licenses are only recognized in Germany under the above-mentioned circumstances. Without a transfer, driving licenses are only valid for 6 months from the date of establishing residence in Germany.
Driving licenses from EU countries do not have to be transferred.
If the holder of the foreign driving license acquired it at a time when they were not resident in Germany. If they have previously had a residence in Germany, the interruption must have been at least 6 months.
Or: If the holder of the foreign driving license acquired it at a time when they were attending school or studying in the relevant country.
If the holder of the foreign driving license has successfully passed a theoretical and a practical test. Exceptions to this can be obtained from the driving license authorities.
Foreign driver's licenses are only recognized in Germany under the above-mentioned circumstances. Without a transfer, driving licenses are only valid for 6 months from the date of establishing residence in Germany.
Driving licenses from EU countries do not have to be transferred.
