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.
Why Expats Choose AutoviaTest
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.
Шпанија
Test in Spanish only
Француска
Test in French only
Португалија
Test in Portuguese only
Вијетнам
Test in Vietnamese only
Пољска
Test in Polish only
Финска
Test in Finnish only
Норвешка
Test in Norwegian (Bokmål) only
Турска
Test in Turkish only
Румунија
Test in Romanian only
Чешка
Test in Czech only
Украјина
Test in Ukrainian only
Бразил
Test in Portuguese only
Мексико
Test in Spanish only
Чиле
Test in Spanish only
Аргентина
Test in Spanish only
Швајцарска
Test in German only
Данска
Test in Danish only
Шведска
Test in Swedish only
Countries With English Tests Available
Good news! These countries offer the official test in English.
Немачка
Test available in English
Холандија
Test available in English
Уједињено Краљевство
Test available in English
Сједињене Америчке Државе
Test available in English
Јужна Кореја
Test available in English
Аустрија
Test available in English
Јапан
Test available in English
УАЕ
Test available in English
Италија
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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