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Do I need to exchange your EU driving Licence for UK after Brexit?

Do I need to exchange your EU driving Licence for UK after Brexit?

This means an EU licence must be changed to a UK licence at the age of 70, or three years after the driver becomes resident, whichever is later. 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.

Do I need to change my Irish driving Licence in UK?

If you hold a full licence issued in a country within the European Union you can drive in Great Britain using your original licence until it expires. What’s more, there’s no need to exchange it or retake your driving test. After this time, you must exchange your licence.

Can you hold a UK and Irish driving Licence?

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. You can still exchange it for an Irish licence provided the licence is valid or is not expired for more than 1 year.

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How do I change my old driving licence to a new one?

A: In order to convert your existing driving license into a Smart Card, you will have to visit the RTO office or the RTO website and submit the application form along with the required documents. Once you make the fee payment and record your biometrics, you will be issued a Smart Card Driving License.

Can I drive in the UK with an Irish licence after Brexit?

A. An Irish driving licence will continue to be recognised in the UK. An Irish driving licence is an EU licence and the UK has indicated it will continue to recognise EU driving licences.

When do I have to exchange my driving licence in Europe?

Obligatory exchange of your driving licence in another EU country You have to exchange your driving licence if: Your licence is lost, stolen or damaged After 2 years of usual residence, if you have a driving licence with an indefinite validity period (only if this is required by the national authorities in the country where you live)

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Can I exchange my non-British driving licence for a British licence?

Use this tool to find out how to exchange your non-British driving licence for a British licence. It’s taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). There’s a different process if you want to get a Northern Ireland driving licence.

Can I exchange my driving licence for an equivalent in Ireland?

If you wish to exchange your driving licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence, you must do so within 10 years of your driving licence expiring. Where a driving licence has been issued on foot of an exchange from a country that Ireland does not have an exchange agreement with then Ireland cannot exchange the driving licence.

How long can you Drive in the UK with a foreign licence?

The UK will allow you to exchange your licence if it was issued on or after the 1st of April 1991. Licence holders from (most) ‘designated countries’ can drive on their valid licence for up to 12 months. After that, they’ll need to exchange their licence for a British one.