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Licencia de Conducir en Países Bajos para Expatriados
Guía completa para extranjeros que obtienen licencia de conducir
Respuesta Rápida: ¿Puedes conducir en Países Bajos con licencia extranjera?
Sí, durante 185 days from registration. Después de eso, debes convertir a una licencia de Países Bajos. Buenas noticias: el examen oficial está disponible en inglés.
Datos Clave: Licencia de Conducir en Países Bajos para Expatriados
| Autoridad del Examen | CBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen) |
| Idioma del Examen Oficial | Dutch, English |
| Período de Gracia | 185 days from registration |
| Examen Teórico Requerido | Sí (si no hay acuerdo de intercambio) |
| Examen Práctico Requerido | Sí (si no hay acuerdo de intercambio) |
| Examen Médico | No requerido |
| Costo Total | 50-100€ (exchange) or 2,000-3,000€ (full test) |
| Tiempo de Procesamiento | 4-8 weeks |
Elegibilidad por Nacionalidad
🇪🇺 Ciudadanos UE/EEE
EU licenses valid indefinitely. No exchange required.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Ciudadanos EEUU/UK
USA: No agreement, full test required. UK: Exchange possible.
🌍 Otros Ciudadanos No UE
Must exchange within 185 days if from recognized country. Otherwise full test.
🎓 Estudiantes
Can use foreign license during studies. Exchange required if staying.
Acuerdos de Intercambio de Licencia
✅ Intercambio Directo (Sin Examen Requerido)
EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, UK, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Israel, Andorra, Monaco
❌ Sin Acuerdo (Examen Completo Requerido)
USA, Australia, New Zealand - must take full tests
Documentos Requeridos
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓BRP registration
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓DigiD (for online applications)
Desglose de Costos
| Tasa de Conversión/Examen | 50.50€ |
| Examen Médico | Not required for standard license |
| Traducción | Not usually required |
| Total Estimado | 50-100€ (exchange) or 2,000-3,000€ (full test) |
Consejos para Expatriados en Países Bajos
- 💡Theory test available in English - major advantage
- 💡Hazard perception test included (25 video questions)
- 💡Very cyclist-focused rules - learn bike priority
- 💡Trams have priority in cities
- 💡2toDrive program for 17-year-olds with supervisor
Recursos Oficiales
Preguntas Frecuentes
Can I take the Dutch driving test in English?
Yes! The CBR theory test is available in English. This is a major advantage for English-speaking expats compared to many other European countries.
How long can I drive in Netherlands with my foreign license?
You can drive with your foreign license for 185 days after registering in the BRP. After that, you need a Dutch license.
What is special about the Dutch driving test?
The Dutch test includes a hazard perception component with 25 video questions. It's also very focused on cyclist interactions since the Netherlands has extensive cycling infrastructure.
Can I exchange my US license?
No, there is no exchange agreement with the USA. Americans must take the full theory and practical tests to obtain a Dutch license.
¿Listo para Practicar?
Comienza a practicar para tu examen de conducir de Países Bajos en inglés.