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Exchange a non-GB driving licence

You can drive in Great Britain on a full, valid driving licence from an EU country.

You can drive in Great Britain until you’re 70. If you’re 67 or over when you become resident, you can drive for 3 years.

After this time you must exchange your licence. You do not have to retake your test.

  1. Order form D1 from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

  2. Send the form, the £43 fee and any documents you need (including your driving licence) to the address on the form.

  3. Your licence will usually arrive within 3 weeks. It might take longer if you’ve told DVLA about a medical condition and your details need to be checked.

You can only drive in Great Britain with a non-EU licence for 12 months after you arrive.

Your answers

Start again

1. Are you a resident of Great Britain?
Yes
Change 1. Are you a resident of Great Britain?
2. What kind of licence do you have?
Car or motorcycle
Change 2. What kind of 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?