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expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.title
expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.yesFor expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.afterThat expatLicense.countryPage.quickAnswer.testInEnglish
expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.testAuthority | CBR (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.officialTestLanguage | Dutch, English |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.gracePeriod | 185 days from registration |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.theoryTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.practicalTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.medicalExam | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.notRequired |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.totalCost | 50-100€ (exchange) or 2,000-3,000€ (full test) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.processingTime | 4-8 weeks |
expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.title
🇪🇺 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.euEea
EU licenses valid indefinitely. No exchange required.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.usUk
USA: No agreement, full test required. UK: Exchange possible.
🌍 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.nonEu
Must exchange within 185 days if from recognized country. Otherwise full test.
🎓 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.students
Can use foreign license during studies. Exchange required if staying.
expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.title
✅ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.directExchange
EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, UK, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Israel, Andorra, Monaco
❌ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.noAgreement
USA, Australia, New Zealand - must take full tests
expatLicense.countryPage.requiredDocuments.title
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓BRP registration
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓DigiD (for online applications)
expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.conversionFee | 50.50€ |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.medicalExam | Not required for standard license |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.translation | Not usually required |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.totalEstimated | 50-100€ (exchange) or 2,000-3,000€ (full test) |
expatLicense.countryPage.tips.title
- 💡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
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expatLicense.sections.faq.title
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.
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