Ukrainian driving licences: extending the eligibility period in Great Britain by 24 months
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
This is the government response to the consultation for extending the eligibility period of Ukrainian driving licences in Great Britain by 24 months.
The consultation ran from 26 March to 23 April 2026 and asked for views on whether the length of time eligible Ukrainian driving licence holders can rely on their Ukrainian driving licence in GB should be extended.
This extension would increase by 24 months – from 36 to 60 months or from 54 to 78 months.
Detail of feedback received
The government received 128 responses to this consultation.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The government is proposing to add 24 months to the period during which holders of a Ukrainian driving licence may legally drive ‘relevant vehicles’ in Great Britain, including:
- cars
- motorcycles
- mopeds
This would extend existing driving eligibility from 36 months to 60 months for some Ukrainian licence holders and from 54 months to 78 months for others. The extension is measured from the date the individual becomes resident.
We previously extended the 12-month driving eligibility for Ukrainian licence holders on certain visa schemes to 36 or 54 months, which was dependent on factors such as the date of the visa application. Our proposal would add time to the previous extension for those who meet the criteria.
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