Can I use my European driving Licence in UK?
What about EU licence holders driving in the UK? EU licence-holders visiting the UK can continue to drive using their EU licence without needing an International Driving Permit. UK residents with an EU licence can exchange their licence for a UK one, if they wish to do so, without the need for a re-test.
Is Polish driving Licence International?
What is an international driving licence? It is a copy of a Polish document translated into a number of languages in the form of a booklet, in a passport-like format. Therefore, everyone who has a valid Polish document may receive an international driving licence without having to pass additional examinations!
How long can you drive with a foreign license in UK?
12 months
In short: International licence holders visiting the UK can drive on their valid foreign licence for up to 12 months from when they become resident. – If your licence is from the European Economic Area, you can use it until you turn 70 years old.
Do Polish drivers licence expire?
Driver’s licenses issued from January 2013 are valid for 15 years – 5 years for professional drivers (categories C1, C, D1, D, C1+E, C+E, D1+E, D+E). Documents issued before January 19, 2013 are valid until 2033 and will have to be exchanged for the new ones by that date.
How long is a foreign license valid in the UK?
Can You Drive in the UK with a Polish driving licence?
You need to do this through the Polish driving authorities. They will then exchange your UK licence for a Polish one. Providing your Polish driving licence is valid, you can drive in Great Britain until you’re 70. No need to exchange it. That is not true. I use my Polish driving licence since 2013 without any issues.
When do driving licences in Poland expire?
The existing licences will expire in 2033 and will have to be exchanged for the new ones by that date.
When do driving licences have to be valid in the UK?
UK driving licences are valid in the EU until 31 December 2020. From 1 January 2021 contact the relevant national administration to find out about the new rules. See also:
Can you change your EU driving license to UK driving license?
If the licence you exchanged for an EU licence was not from a ” designated country ” then you’ll need to take a UK driving exam to get a UK driving licence after the first 12 months. And also not all non-EU licences that were changed to an EU licence can be changed to an UK licence.
You need to do this through the Polish driving authorities. They will then exchange your UK licence for a Polish one. Providing your Polish driving licence is valid, you can drive in Great Britain until you’re 70. No need to exchange it. That is not true. I use my Polish driving licence since 2013 without any issues.
If the licence you exchanged for an EU licence was not from a ” designated country ” then you’ll need to take a UK driving exam to get a UK driving licence after the first 12 months. And also not all non-EU licences that were changed to an EU licence can be changed to an UK licence.
Can a non British driving licence be used in the UK?
It’s not always clear when a non-Great Britain driving licence is valid throughout the UK. Driving schools and instructors are frequently asked if a certain type of driving licence is valid in the UK.
Can a French driving licence be used in the UK?
Advice for holders of a French driving licence visiting the UK, if their licence is valid, insurance advice and tips on driving on UK roads. Information for Polish individuals intending on becoming UK residents or visiting the UK and the validity of their Polish driving licence in the UK.