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How To Exchange a Driving Licence
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Find out the exact steps to follow if you have to (or would like to) exchange your foreign driving licence...
In
February 2020 changes were made to the application procedure for exchanging
Foreign Driver’s Licences obtained in an EU /EEA country. Although it is not a
requirement for EU/EEA licence holders to exchange their licence for a French
one, applications for the exchange of an EU/EEA driving licence to a French
licence can now only be made online.
Foreign students with a student residence permit can drive in France with a non-European license for the duration of their
studies.
Since
August 2020, applications to exchange non-EU licences must done online via the L'agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS)
website. The application process can be
tracked online
The
deadline for exchanging a licence depends on nationality and meeting certain
conditions set out by the French Authorities. Licences are usually issued
within 35 days. Licences are sent directly to the registered address via post.
Service
Public has details
on:
- How to exchange a driving
licence issued in the European Union or EEA
- How to exchange a non EU
driving licence
For more on
applying for a licence visit the ANTS
website
Your
driving licence will be exchanged for one in the equivalent category. The
exchange of an EU licence for a French one is free in most parts of
France.
- Be aware that it can
many weeks for the French licence to be issued.
- A towing permit
issued on some licences may not be included in the new French licence.
Once you
get your new French driving licence it is valid for 15 years.
Exchanging professional licences
Professional drivers of
busses, taxis, light and heavy goods vehicles and haulage vehicles (LGV
and HGV - those other than standard A and B category) with licences issued by
an EU member state are entitled to exchange the licence for the equivalent
French one. However, be aware that a may be required specifying the qualifying
category. A home-country consulate or French employer can be consulted and
should be able to provide the appro
priate information if
necessary. A medical certificate is also required when applying for the
exchange. In some cases there are age restrictions for professional licences: a
minimum age of 21 years and maximum of 60 years.
- Find out more
details on the licence categories (in French)
- Check the status of your license online