Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence

You can drive in Great Britain on your full, valid driving licence

You can exchange your EU licence for a GB licence if you wish to - for example, if you need a GB licence for your job. You do not have to retake your test to do so.

Driving over the age of 70

If you were younger than 67 when you became a resident, you can drive on your EU licence until you’re 70.

If you were 67 or older when you became a resident, you can drive on your EU licence for 3 years after that point.

You can exchange your EU licence for a GB licence when you cannot drive on it anymore.

You can drive in Great Britain for only 12 months if you got your EU licence by exchanging your non-EU licence.

1. Are you:: a resident of Great Britain?; Change 1. Are you:
2. What kind of driving licence do you have?: Full car and motorcycle; Change 2. What kind of driving licence do you have?
3. Where did you pass your test?: European Union or European Economic Area; Change 3. Where did you pass your test?