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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

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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