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Körkort i Tyskland för Expats

Komplett guide för utlänningar som skaffar körkort

Snabbt Svar: Kan du köra i Tyskland med ett utländskt körkort?

Ja, i 6 months from residency registration. Därefter måste du byta till ett Tyskland körkort. Goda nyheter: det officiella provet är tillgängligt på engelska.

Nyckelfakta: Tyskland Körkort för Expats

Provmyndighet	TÜV/DEKRA (Technischer Überwachungsverein)
Officiellt Provspråk	German, English, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Croatian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic
Övergångsperiod	6 months from residency registration
Teoriprov Krävs	Inte för utbyte
Praktiskt Prov Krävs	Inte för utbyte
Läkarundersökning	Krävs
Total Kostnad	100-300€ (exchange) or 1,500-2,500€ (full test)
Handläggningstid	4-8 weeks

Behörighet efter Nationalitet

🇪🇺 EU/EES-medborgare

EU licenses valid indefinitely. Optional exchange possible but not required.

🇺🇸🇬🇧 US/UK-medborgare

US: Most states have agreement (no test). UK: Direct exchange possible post-Brexit.

🌍 Andra Icke-EU-medborgare

Must exchange within 6 months of residency. Requirements depend on bilateral agreements.

🎓 Studenter

Can use foreign license for duration of studies. Must exchange if staying permanently.

Körkortsutbytesavtal

✅ Direktbyte (Inget Prov Krävs)

EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Israel, South Africa, USA (most states), Canada (most provinces), Australia, New Zealand, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey

❌ Inget Avtal (Fullt Prov Krävs)

Countries not listed require full theory and practical tests

Nödvändiga Dokument

✓Valid passport
✓Anmeldung (registration certificate)
✓Original foreign license
✓Biometric passport photos
✓Eye test certificate (Sehtest)
✓First aid course certificate
✓Application form
✓Fee payment

Kostnadsuppdelning

Byte-/Provavgift	35-45€
Läkarundersökning	20-40€ (eye test)
Översättning	50-100€ (if required)
Beräknad Total	100-300€ (exchange) or 1,500-2,500€ (full test)

Tips för Expats i Tyskland

💡Theory test available in English - major advantage
💡Most US states have exchange agreements - check your specific state
💡Eye test (Sehtest) required - can be done at optician
💡First aid course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) usually required
💡Process varies significantly by city/region

Officiella Resurser

Local Führerscheinstelle (varies by city)

Officiell myndighets webbplats

Körkortsbyte Info

Officiell bytessida

Vanliga Frågor

Can I take the German driving test in English?

Yes! The German theory test (Theorieprüfung) is available in 13 languages including English. This is a significant advantage for English-speaking expats.

Can I exchange my US license for a German one?

In most cases, yes. Germany has agreements with most US states for direct exchange or exchange after a practical-only test. Check with your local Führerscheinstelle for your specific state.

How long can I drive in Germany with my foreign license?

You can drive with your foreign license for 6 months after registering your residence. After that, you must exchange it for a German license.

What is the Anmeldung and why do I need it?

Anmeldung is your registration at the local residents' office. It's required for most official procedures in Germany, including license exchange.

Do I need a first aid course?

Yes, a first aid course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) is typically required when applying for license exchange, regardless of how long you've been driving.

Redo att Öva?

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