Exchange a non-GB driving licence

You can continue to drive in the UK without exchanging your licence for 12 months after becoming resident.

After 12 months you must exchange your licence to keep driving. You can exchange it up to 5 years after becoming resident, if it has not expired. You cannot exchange your motorcycle entitlement.

1. Get a D1 application form from a Post Office that offers DVLA services.

2. Send the form, £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 need to provide an official translation of your licence - contact your embassy. 

If you want to ride a motorcycle

You’ll be given provisional motorcycle entitlement if you exchange your full valid licence within 5 years of becoming resident. You’ll then need to take a theory test and practical test.

If you do not exchange your licence within 5 years of becoming resident, you’ll need to get a provisional driving licence in order to take the tests.

Find out about riding a motorcycle in the UK.

Your answers

Start again

• 1. Are you a resident of Great Britain?: Yes
• 1. Are you a resident of Great Britain?: Change
• 2. What kind of licence do you have?: Car or motorcycle
• 2. What kind of licence do you have?: Change
• 3. Where did you pass your test?: A 'designated country or territory' (countries or territories with exchange agreements with Great Britain)
• 3. Where did you pass your test?: Change
• 4. Which country was your current licence issued in?: Republic of Korea
• 4. Which country was your current licence issued in?: Change