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Driving licences in Germany

Using, exchanging and replacing a foreign licence in Germany.

1 pages · last verified 28 August 2026

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  • Foreign Driving Licence

    EU/EEA versus third-country licences, the six-month rule, Annex 11 countries and when a test is required.

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