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.

What you can exchange your licence for

If you passed your driving test before 28 December 2021

You can only exchange your driving licence for a UK licence that allows you to drive automatic vehicles.

If you passed your driving test on or after 28 December 2021

If your current licence allows you to drive manual vehicles, you can exchange it for a UK licence that allows you to drive manual vehicles.

If you have a motorcycle licence

You cannot exchange your motorcycle licence for a UK equivalent. You must apply for a provisional licence and take a theory and practical test in the UK.

Exchange your licence

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

2. Send the form, £43 fee and 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.

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?: Ukraine
• 4. Which country was your current licence issued in?: Change
• 5. Do you have a Ukraine visa scheme visa? Or have you had one in the past?: No
• 5. Do you have a Ukraine visa scheme visa? Or have you had one in the past?: Change