Is my Irish driving Licence valid in the UK?
All holders of an Irish licence driving in the UK, whether they are UK residents or visiting there, do not need to take any action, as the UK has agreed that all licences held by a driver from any EU Member State continues to be valid for driving in the UK.
Can I have both EU and UK driving Licence?
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. EU licence-holders living in the UK can continue to use their licence as long as it is valid, subject to UK licence renewal requirements.
Can you drive in southern Ireland with a UK license?
If you hold a UK driving licence, you can drive in Ireland if you live in the UK and are visiting Ireland. You are no longer able to drive on your UK licence if you live in Ireland. The National Driver Licence Service will give you a receipt to confirm you are exchanging a licence.
Can I drive in Italy with UK licence after Brexit?
Drivers with a UK licence who were officially living in Italy before January 2021 can continue to use it for 12 months after the end of the Brexit transition period, the Italian government has confirmed.
Can I hold a UK and Spanish driving Licence?
Like any third country tourist, if you are British and hold a valid UK driving licence, you can drive in Spain with a foreign licence within the legal period of residence.
Can a UK driving licence be exchanged for an Irish one?
UK and Northern Ireland licence holders’ resident in the Republic of Ireland must exchange their driving licence for an Irish licence. UK and Northern Ireland licences aren’t legal for driving in Ireland. However, they can be exchanged without the need to take a driving or theory test.
When do you need to change your driving licence in the UK?
You can continue to use your licence until 1 July 2021. From 1 July 2021, you will need to take a test to exchange your licence. Consider exchanging your licence as soon as possible. If you hold a licence from Gibraltar, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man you may need to take a test.
How long do you have to live in Ireland to get a driving licence?
You are considered to be normally resident in Ireland if, because of personal and occupational ties, you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year. (EU licence holders do not need to exchange their licences, they can drive on their EU licence for as long as it is valid.)
Where can I apply for an Irish driving licence?
You can apply in person at any of the 36 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres nationwide. It is important to note that some categories on your UK/NI driving licence may have UK National Codes associated with them, which may mean these particular categories are not transferable to an Irish licence.
Can You Drive in the UK with an Irish driving licence?
If you live in Ireland and have a UK driving licence, your licence will not be recognised here if there is a no-deal Brexit. You should apply to convert your UK licence to an Irish licence before Brexit to ensure that you can continue driving here if this situation arises.
When do I need to change my EU driving license to Irish?
If you wish to exchange your driving licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence, Non-EU licence holders must do so within 1 year of their driving licence expiring (10 years for EU licence holders).
Can you exchange your foreign driving licence for a UK driving licence?
The UK has driving licence agreements with a variety of ‘designated countries’. If you hold a driving licence from one of the countries below, you’ll be allowed to exchange it for a UK driving licence without taking any further tests.
Can you have more than one EU driving licence?
You can have only one EU driving licence at any one time. If you move to another EU country, you don’t usually have to exchange your driving licence for a local one. However, you can voluntarily exchange it for an equivalent one in your new country of residence if you wish. Voluntary exchange of your driving licence in another EU country