Expat Driving License Guide
Moving to a new country? Learn how to convert your driving license, understand local requirements, and practice for the test in English — even when the official exam isn't.
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Practice in English
Learn the rules in English before taking the official test in the local language
Gamified Learning
Duolingo-style learning with XP, streaks, and achievements
Official Questions
Practice with real test questions from official sources
Countries Where English Practice is Essential
These countries only offer official tests in the local language. Practice in English with AutoviaTest first.
스페인
Test in Spanish only
프랑스
Test in French only
이탈리아
Test in Italian only
포르투갈
Test in Portuguese only
베트남
Test in Vietnamese only
폴란드
Test in Polish only
핀란드
Test in Finnish only
노르웨이
Test in Norwegian (Bokmål) only
터키
Test in Turkish only
루마니아
Test in Romanian only
체코
Test in Czech only
우크라이나
Test in Ukrainian only
브라질
Test in Portuguese only
멕시코
Test in Spanish only
칠레
Test in Spanish only
아르헨티나
Test in Spanish only
스위스
Test in German only
덴마크
Test in Danish only
스웨덴
Test in Swedish only
Countries With English Tests Available
Good news! These countries offer the official test in English.
독일
Test available in English
네덜란드
Test available in English
영국
Test available in English
미국
Test available in English
대한민국
Test available in English
오스트리아
Test available in English
일본
Test available in English
아랍에미리트
Test available in English
All Expat License Guides
6 months from residency registration grace period
6 months from residency registration grace period
1 year from residency grace period
1 year from residency grace period
IDP valid for 3 months grace period
185 days from registration grace period
12 months grace period
90 days (non-EU with agreement) or 185 days (EU) grace period
30-90 days depending on state grace period
2 years from residency registration grace period
3 months from residency (non-EU) grace period
IDP valid for 1 year grace period
6 months from residency registration grace period
6 months with IDP grace period
12 months from residency grace period
90 days from residency grace period
1 year from residency (if from recognized country) grace period
3 months from permanent residency grace period
Duration of legal stay with IDP grace period
6 months from residency registration grace period
1 year (with valid IDP based on Geneva Convention) grace period
180 days from entry with valid IDP grace period
Foreign license generally accepted for tourists. No strict deadline for residents. grace period
12 months from registration grace period
14 days from CPR registration (non-EU) grace period
1 year from registration (personnummer) grace period
IDP valid for duration of tourist visa (90 days) grace period
IDP valid for duration of tourist stay grace period
IDP valid for tourists. Residents must obtain UAE license. grace period
License Exchange at a Glance
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take driving tests in English in other countries?
How long can I drive with my foreign license abroad?
What is a bilateral exchange agreement?
Do I need to take driving lessons in a new country?
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