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Rewriting foreign driving licences - non-EU/EEA


What deadlines must be paid attention to?

6 months In the case of driving licenses from a non-EU/EEA country, the driving authorization expires after 6 months from the establishment of residence in the Federal Republic of Germany. Upon application, the driving license authority may extend the period by up to 6 months if the applicant can credibly demonstrate that he or she will not have their normal place of residence in Germany for longer than 12 months.

How long does it take to process

4 weeks bis 6 weeks

What are the costs?

37,50 EUR bis 65,00 EUR