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日本での駐在員向け運転免許
運転免許を取得する外国人のための完全ガイド
クイック回答：外国の免許で日本で運転できますか？
はい、1 year (with valid IDP based on Geneva Convention)間。 その後、日本の免許に変換する必要があります。 公式試験はJapaneseのみですが、AutoViaTestで英語で練習できます。
主要事実：駐在員向け日本運転免許
| 試験機関 | NPA (National Police Agency (Prefectural Public Safety Commissions)) |
| 公式試験言語 | Japanese, English (some prefectures) |
| 猶予期間 | 1 year (with valid IDP based on Geneva Convention) |
| 学科試験必要 | はい（交換協定がない場合） |
| 実技試験必要 | はい（交換協定がない場合） |
| 健康診断 | 不要 |
| 総費用 | ¥7,000-10,000 (~$47-67 USD) exchange or ¥300,000+ (~$2,000+ USD) full driving school |
| 処理時間 | 1 day (exchange) or 1-3 months (full test with school) |
公式試験はJapaneseのみですか？
まずAutoViaTestで英語で練習しましょう。公式試験を受ける前にすべてのルールと問題を学びましょう。
🇯🇵 日本試験を英語で練習国籍別の資格
🇪🇺 EU/EEA市民
Must convert license. Most EU countries eligible for direct exchange.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 米国/英国市民
USA and UK both eligible for direct exchange without tests.
🌍 その他の非EU市民
Must convert license. Requirements depend on home country agreements.
🎓 学生
Can use IDP for up to 1 year. Must convert if staying longer.
免許交換協定
✅ 直接交換（試験不要）
USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Most EU countries (Germany, France, Italy, etc.), South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Iceland
❌ 協定なし（完全試験必要）
Countries not listed require full test at driving school (教習所)
必要書類
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Residence card (在留カード)
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓JAF translation of foreign license (mandatory)
- ✓Passport photos (3x2.4cm)
- ✓Proof of 3+ months holding license in issuing country before arriving in Japan
費用内訳
| 変換/試験料 | ¥3,800-5,000 (~$25-35 USD) |
| 健康診断 | Included in application process |
| 翻訳 | ¥3,300 (~$22 USD) JAF translation fee |
| 推定総額 | ¥7,000-10,000 (~$47-67 USD) exchange or ¥300,000+ (~$2,000+ USD) full driving school |
日本の駐在員へのヒント
- 💡JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) translation is mandatory - no other translations accepted
- 💡Must prove you held your license 3+ months in the issuing country BEFORE arriving in Japan
- 💡Driving schools (教習所) are very structured and expensive but thorough
- 💡Some prefectures offer the test in English - check your local license center
- 💡Exchange process includes a short driving skills test on a closed course
公式リソース
よくある質問
Can I take the Japanese driving test in English?
Some prefectures offer the knowledge confirmation test in English, but this varies. Check with your local license center. Practice with AutoviaTest in English to prepare regardless.
What is the JAF translation and where do I get it?
JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) provides the only accepted translation of foreign licenses. You can apply at JAF offices or by mail. It costs ¥3,300 and takes about 2 weeks.
What is the 3-month rule?
You must prove you held your foreign license for at least 3 months in the issuing country before entering Japan. If you got your license just before moving to Japan, you won't qualify for exchange.
Can I exchange my US license for a Japanese one?
Yes, the USA is on Japan's exchange list. You'll need to pass a knowledge confirmation and skills confirmation test, but these are generally straightforward for experienced drivers.
How expensive is a Japanese driving school?
Japanese driving schools (教習所) typically cost ¥250,000-350,000 ($1,700-2,400 USD). Residential courses where you stay at the school can be faster and sometimes cheaper.
練習する準備はできましたか？
英語で日本の運転試験の練習を始めましょう。