Converting a non-EU driver's license
Driver's licence transfer
We are specialists in driver's licence transfer
If you have already obtained a driving license abroad (non-EU), you must transfer it no later than 6 months after first establishing residence in Germany. After that, the validity of the driving license from abroad expires and you are no longer allowed to drive with it in Germany.
As a driving school, we offer you the exclusive service of being able to look after you in English and German both in the office and during your driving lessons.
Documents required for the transfer
In order to continue driving in Germany after the 6 months have expired, you will need the documents listed below. As soon as you have all the documents together, make an appointment at the KVR. The clerk there will inform you about the steps you need to take to obtain your German driving license.
- Register at our driving school to transfer your driver's license
- Eye test (at the optician etc.)
- First aid course (9 x 45 minutes)
- Official translation of your driving license (e.g. from the ADAC)
- Biometric passport photos
- Appointment at your local driving license office (in Munich the KVR)
Theory lessons and driving lessons in English
In most cases, the driving license office only requires you to take a theoretical and practical test.
In order to pass the exams, you should study for the theory exam with an app, which you can obtain from us and is available in 12 official languages, just like the exam. These are: English, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Croatian, Spanish, Turkish and High Arabic.
English theory lessons:
As there are often still some questions or unclear topics here, we also offer you exclusive theory lessons in English, which include all the essential elements for obtaining a driving license. If you are interested, please contact us.
English driving lessons:
As road traffic with all its rules in Germany is sometimes very complex and certainly very different from what you are used to, we recommend that you take driving lessons. In order to get the most out of your driving lessons, we also offer them in English and German. This means that the driving instructor can explain all the traffic situations you will encounter in detail and in a way that you can understand. Please note that the practical test can only be taken in German. However, our experienced driving instructors will prepare you for this in the best possible way and give you all the skills, abilities and know-how you need to pass the test successfully.
Your advantages
- Theory lessons: The best preparation for the theory exam in either German or English.
- Driving lessons: Comprehensible explanation of all traffic situations in German and English incl. preparation for the driving test prescribed in German.
- Experienced driving instructors: We know your concerns and know exactly how to prepare you in the best possible way.
- Low additional costs: We only charge €6.00 extra for driving lessons in English!
How much does it cost?
You can use this calculator to work out the price of transferring your non-EU driver’s license. The questions will guide you through all possible aspects. Once you have answered them, you will be given a total price at the end, including all external fees and costs. We cannot guarantee the external costs, as they can change constantly. However, they provide a solid basis for you to use as a guide.
Costs for converting foreign driving licenses
| Basic price | 399,00 € |
You can use the slider to set a range between 2 and 10 driving hours. Each driving lesson in German costs €79.
You can use the slider to set a range between 2 and 10 driving hours. Each driving lesson in English costs €85.
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Costs of driving school if the exam is compulsory
| Teaching app (only one-time) | 49,00 € |
| Theory exam | 99,00 € |
price = 89 + 99
| Practical exam | 299,00 € |
price = 200
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External costs
You will also incur costs outside of our driving school until you have your German driving license in your hands. The following is a list of the costs and fees for TÜV, road traffic office, etc. All fees are fixed. A distinction is made here between “subject to examination” and “probationary period”. Our price example refers to not exam-free without a probationary period.
The costs for the first aid course, the eye test and the biometric passport photo vary from provider to provider. You have to ask for this there.
| TÜV fees for the theory exam | 24,99 € |
| TÜV fees for the practical exam | 129,83 € |
| First-Aid-Course / Eye test / Passport photo | 80,00 € |
| Municipal fees for converting your driver's licence | 36,30 € |
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Frequently asked questions
A probationary period is only agreed if the foreign driving license is less than 2 years old. What is important here is the date of issue of the foreign driving license, not the German one
You will find out which exams you have to take at your appointment at the KVR.
As soon as 6 months have passed (after registering a place of residence in Germany), the foreign driving license from a third country expires and is no longer recognized. After this time, you will need a German driving license.
If you can prove that you will not be living in Germany for longer than 12 months in total, there is the possibility of a one-off extension of this period by a further six months. However, you must prove this to the authorities!
You can easily make an appointment online on the City of Munich's website.
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