In principle, German driver's license law applies to every holder of a foreign driver's license who moves his or her normal
place of residence to Germany. This is the case if you live in Germany for at least 185 days (6 months) a year. It does not
matter what nationality you have as the holder of the foreign driving license, only the normal residence is decisive.
Existing foreign driving licenses are recognized differently for transcription. Germany distinguishes between three groups
of countries of origin of the driving licenses:
• Possession of a driving license from an EU/EEA member state
Here, a transcription is only required when the validity of the foreign driving license expires.
• Possession of a driving license from states according to Appendix 11 FeV (“list states”)
Here, a transcription is required in any case. The exact scope of the recognition of the driving licenses of the listed states
is regulated in the Appendix 11 of the Driving License Ordinance (FeV). Driving licenses (of certain classes) from these
countries can be transferred in Germany in some cases without examination.
• Possession of a driving license from other countries ("third countries")
A transcription is required in any case. In contrast to the countries listed in Appendix 11 FeV, a theoretical and practical exam
is always required here. In contrast to the first acquisition of a driving license, as the holder of a foreign driving license you
are exempt from the obligation to undergo training ("compulsory hours").
USE OF FOREIGN DRIVING LICENSES
In addition to the initial acquisition of a driver's license, we also offer you the
transfer of your existing and valid foreign driver's license. You can take the
theory exam in 13 official languages.
Below you will find more information about the use of existing driving licenses
in Germany.
Source: TÜV Rheinland
PRICES
Get an overview.
STANDARD
Basic amount
free
Practice drives à 45 Min
Presentation to the theoretical exam
70 €
Repetition of the theoretical exam
free
+ Teaching material premium (incl. money-back guarantee)
+ First aid course incl. eye test and passport photo
65 €
Practical driving exam
270 €
80 €
Free annual ADAC membership incl. driver safety training worth approx. 130 €
+ TÜV & Official charges
Prices of the respective place
70 €
© 2024 Fahrschule MOTUS GmbH - Alle Rechte, Änderungen und Irrtümer vorbehalten.
USE OF FOREIGN
DRIVING LICENSES
In addition to the initial acquisition of a driver's
license, we also offer you the transfer of your
existing and valid foreign driver's license. You
can take the theory exam in 13 official languages.
Below you will find more information about the use
of existing driving licenses in Germany.
Source: TÜV Rheinland
STANDARD
Basic amount
Free annual ADAC membership incl.
driver safety training worth approx. 130 €
free
Pracitce drives à 45 Min.
Presentation to the theoretical exam
70 €
Practical driving exam
270 €
+ Teaching material premium (incl. money-back guarantee)
80 €
+ First aid course incl. eye test and passport photo
65 €
Repetition of the theoretical exam
free
PRICES
Get an overview.
+ TÜV & Official charges
Prices of the respective place
70 €
© 2024 Fahrschule MOTUS GmbH
Alle Rechte, Änderungen und Irrtümer vorbehalten.
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In principle, German driver's license law applies to
every holder of a foreign driver's license who moves
his or her normal place of residence to Germany. This
is the case if you live in Germany for at least 185 days
(6 months) a year. It does not matter what nationality
you have as the holder of the foreign driving license,
only the normal residence is decisive.
Existing foreign driving licenses are recognized
differently for transcription. Germany distinguishes
between three groups of countries of origin of the
driving licenses:
• Possession of a driving license from an
EU/EEA member state
Here, a transcription is only required when the
validity of the foreign driving license expires.
• Possession of a driving license from states
according in Appendix 11 FeV (“list states”)
Here, a transcription is required in any case. The
exact scope of the recognition of the driving licenses
of the listed states is regulated in the Appendix 11
of the Driver’s Licensing Ordinance (FeV). Driving
licenses (of certain classes) from these countries
can be transferred in Germany in some cases
without examination.
• Possession of a driving license from
other countries ("third countries")
A transcription is required in any case. In contrast to
the countries listed in Appendix 11 FeV, a theoretical
and practical test is always required here. In
contrast to the first acquisition of a driving license,
as the holder of foreign driving license you are
exempt from the obligation to undergo training
("compulsory hours").
