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Kørekort i Tyskland for Expats

Komplet guide for udlændinge der får kørekort

Hurtigt Svar: Kan du køre i Tyskland med et udenlandsk kørekort?

Ja, i 6 months from residency registration. Derefter skal du ombytte til et Tyskland kørekort. Godt nyt: den officielle prøve er tilgængelig på engelsk.

Nøglefakta: Tyskland Kørekort for Expats

Prøvemyndighed	TÜV/DEKRA (Technischer Überwachungsverein)
Officielt Prøvesprog	German, English, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Croatian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic
Overgangsperiode	6 months from residency registration
Teoriprøve Påkrævet	Ikke for ombytning
Praktisk Prøve Påkrævet	Ikke for ombytning
Lægeundersøgelse	Påkrævet
Samlet Omkostning	100-300€ (exchange) or 1,500-2,500€ (full test)
Behandlingstid	4-8 weeks

Berettigelse efter Nationalitet

🇪🇺 EU/EØS-borgere

EU licenses valid indefinitely. Optional exchange possible but not required.

🇺🇸🇬🇧 US/UK-borgere

US: Most states have agreement (no test). UK: Direct exchange possible post-Brexit.

🌍 Andre Ikke-EU-borgere

Must exchange within 6 months of residency. Requirements depend on bilateral agreements.

🎓 Studerende

Can use foreign license for duration of studies. Must exchange if staying permanently.

Kørekort Ombytningsaftaler

✅ Direkte Ombytning (Ingen Prøve Påkrævet)

EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Israel, South Africa, USA (most states), Canada (most provinces), Australia, New Zealand, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey

❌ Ingen Aftale (Fuld Prøve Påkrævet)

Countries not listed require full theory and practical tests

Påkrævede Dokumenter

✓Valid passport
✓Anmeldung (registration certificate)
✓Original foreign license
✓Biometric passport photos
✓Eye test certificate (Sehtest)
✓First aid course certificate
✓Application form
✓Fee payment

Omkostningsoversigt

Ombytnings-/Prøvegebyr	35-45€
Lægeundersøgelse	20-40€ (eye test)
Oversættelse	50-100€ (if required)
Estimeret Total	100-300€ (exchange) or 1,500-2,500€ (full test)

Tips til Expats i Tyskland

💡Theory test available in English - major advantage
💡Most US states have exchange agreements - check your specific state
💡Eye test (Sehtest) required - can be done at optician
💡First aid course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) usually required
💡Process varies significantly by city/region

Officielle Ressourcer

Local Führerscheinstelle (varies by city)

Officiel myndigheds hjemmeside

Kørekort Ombytning Info

Officiel ombytningsside

Ofte Stillede Spørgsmål

Can I take the German driving test in English?

Yes! The German theory test (Theorieprüfung) is available in 13 languages including English. This is a significant advantage for English-speaking expats.

Can I exchange my US license for a German one?

In most cases, yes. Germany has agreements with most US states for direct exchange or exchange after a practical-only test. Check with your local Führerscheinstelle for your specific state.

How long can I drive in Germany with my foreign license?

You can drive with your foreign license for 6 months after registering your residence. After that, you must exchange it for a German license.

What is the Anmeldung and why do I need it?

Anmeldung is your registration at the local residents' office. It's required for most official procedures in Germany, including license exchange.

Do I need a first aid course?

Yes, a first aid course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) is typically required when applying for license exchange, regardless of how long you've been driving.

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