INFO FOR FOREIGNERS
Driving License for Foreigners in Czech Republic 🚗🌍
Foreigners in the Czech Republic have various ways and means of obtaining a Czech driving license or exchanging their current one, depending on their country of origin.
Citizens of the EU, EHP, and Switzerland
- Driving licenses from these countries are valid without the need for exchange.
Citizens from Outside the EU 🌐
- They can use their original driving license for one year from the date of arrival.
- After one year or upon obtaining permanent residency, they must exchange their license for a Czech one.
Procedure of Exchanging Driving License 📜
- Proof of Habitual Residence: Foreigners must provide proof of habitual residence in the Czech Republic.
- Doctor’s Certificate: A valid medical certificate is required.
- Documentation: Other required documents include the original driving license and an ID card.
Driving School 🏫
- Foreigners can take driving school courses in various languages.
- They must arrange and pay for the interpreter themselves. During the driving lessons and the tests, they are alone with the interpreter, so it is crucial to find a translator for their target language.
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