Contents
- 1 Procedure
- 2 Required Documents
- 4 Eligibility
- 5 Fees
- 6 Validity
- 7 Documents to Use
- 8 Sample Documents
- 9 Processing Time
- 10 Related Videos
- 11 Instructions
- 12 Required Information
- 13 Need for the Document
- 14 Information which might help
- 15 Other uses of the Document/Certificate
- 16 External Links
- 17 Others
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Procedure[edit]
Norway has driving licence exchange agreements with the following countries:
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- San Marino
- South Korea
- USA
In addition, Norway accepts Japanese driving licences (category B) and Swiss driving licences (all categories) for exchange.
For those who would like to exchange their foreign driving license for an equivalent Norwegian driving license, you will have to pass a practical driving test within one year of taking up normal residence in Norway.
You may also exchange your driving license within two years of taking up normal residence by passing a theoretical and a practical test, and you will also have to complete the following mandatory training which includes:
- First aid (4 hours)
- Safety and skid pan course (4 hours)
- Night driving (3 hours)
After 2 years of normal residency in Norway, you no longer have the right to exchange your foreign driving licence. You will be considered a first-time applicant and must complete the full mandatory driving licence programme, including both theoretical and practical tests.
Exchanging your foreign license
- Upon submission of your application, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office will keep your original driving licence and take copies of documents submitted. This is done because in Norway, you are only allowed to have one driving license, you will not get your original driving licence back.
- If for some reason you need to have your licence back, the exchange procedure will be stopped. You will receive a copy of your original driving licence and a temporary driving permit valid for maximum 3 months, which will allow you to drive in Norway.
- The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office will send an enquiry to the issuing country in order to verify the validity of your driving licence. Once the documents are confirmed by the issuing country, you will receive a letter from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office with further information.
Applying for a Norwegian driving license
- If your foreign license does not qualify to be exchanged, you will need to apply for a Norwegian driving license which can be done on line or by filling out a form at your local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office.
- You will need to attend driver training courses, complete mandatory training and pass one theory test and one practical test.
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Required Documents[edit]
For EU/EEA licenses:
- Driving Licence application form
- Original driving licence
- An authorised translation of the driving licence if it is not written in English, French or German
- Approved picture ID
- Registration certificate for EEA citizens
- Certificate of residence in Norway (bostedsbevis)
- For licenses obtained while temporarily staying in another EU/EEA country:
- Documents that will prove continuous stay in the issuing country for at least 6 months. Examples: travelling documents with arrival and departure dates, records from an educational institution.
If documentation from the issuing country shows that the driving licence in question is either false or invalid, the incident will be reported to the police.
For licenses issued outside EU/EEA:
- Driving Licence application form
- Original driving licence
- An authorised translation of the driving licence if it is not written in English, French or German
- Approved picture ID
- Residence permit
- A document that will confirm when you moved to Norway
Office Locations & Contacts[edit]
The Directorate of Public Roads (Vegdirektoratet)
Directorate of Public Roads (head office):
Statens vegvesen Vegdirektoratet
P.O. box 8142 Dep
NO-0033 OSLO
Norway
Directorate of Public Roads (office address):
Brynsengfaret 6A
Oslo
Telefax: + 47 22 07 37 68
Telephone: 02030
Traffic conditions: 175
Regional Offices
NPRA - Eastern Region
- P. O. Box 1010
- NO-2605 Lillehammer
- Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)
- Telefax: +47 61 25 75 80
- E-mail: firmapost-ost@vegvesen.no
NPRA - Southern Region
- PO Box 723
- NO-4808 Arendal
- Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)
- Telefax: +47 37 01 98 01
- E-mail: firmapost-sor@vegvesen.no
NPRA - Western Region
- Askedalen 4
- NO-6863 Leikanger
- Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)
- Telefax: +47 57 65 59 86
- E-mail: firmapost-vest@vegvesen.no
NPRA - Central Region
- Fylkeshuset
- NO-6404 Molde
- Telephone: 02030 (from abroad +47 915 02030)
- Telefax: +47 71 27 41 01
- E-mail: firmapost-midt@vegvesen.no
NPRA - Northern Region
- PO Box 1403
- NO-8002 Bordeaux
- Telepho
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Eligibility[edit]
Exchanging your license
Holders of driving licenses issued in EU/EEA who resides in Norway may exchange their driving licence for an equivalent Norwegian driving licence. The driving licence to be exchanged must be valid and must have been issued before the applicant took up residency in Norway. The applicant must also meet the Norwegian age requirements for the licence category in question.
If the applicant is a resident of Norway and have acquired the driving license during his/her temporary stay in another EU/EEA country, he/she must present a document that will prove continuous stay in the issuing country for at least 6 months. Examples: travelling documents with arrival and departure dates, records from an educational institution.
Age Requirements
International Categories
16 years old:
- AM - Moped (AM146)
- AM - Moped (AM147), limited weight
- A1 - Light motorcycle
18 years old:
- AM - Moped (AM147), unlimited weight
- A2 - Motorcycle
- B - Car, van
- C - Lorry
- C1 - "Light" lorry
- BE - Category B with trailer
- CE - Category C with trailer
- C1E - Category C1 with trailer
20 years old:
- A - Heavy motorcycle, gradually acquired entitlements
21 years old:
- D1 - Minibus
- DE - Category D with trailer
- D1E - Category D1 with trailer
24 years old:
- A - Heavy motorcycle, full entitlements
- D - Bus
National Categories
- Category S:
- Snowmobile, limited to Category 1: 16 years old
- Snowmobile, unlimited: 18 years old
- Category T:
- Tractor, limited weight: 16 years old
- Tractor, unlimited weight: 21 years old*
Note*: 21 years old or 2 years' driving experience.
National categories or driving entitlements are valid for driving in other countries provided they are accepted by the authorities of that country.
Applying for a Norwegian driving license:
Applicant must:
- have been a resident of Norway for at least 6 months
- meet the Norwegian age requirements
- meet the health requirements
- have an approved record of good conduct from the police
Fees[edit]
Norwegian driving licence: NOK 305.
This amount must be paid when your Norwegian driving licence is issued.
Validity[edit]
Norwegian driving licences for heavy vehicles [categories C1(E)-D1(E)-C(E)-D(E)] have to be renewed every 5 years in Norway. Driving licenses with these categories are valid only for 5 years from the date its holder took up residency in Norway.
Documents to Use[edit]
Application for driving licence
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Sample Documents[edit]
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Processing Time[edit]
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Related Videos[edit]
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Instructions[edit]
Norway adopts the European Unions legislation on driving licences through the EEA-agreement. Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on driving licences, became effective in Norway on January 19th 2013.
Holders of driving licences issued in the EU/EEA are permitted to drive in Norway as long as it is valid in the country it was issued. However, please note that heavy categories are valid only for 5 years from the date you took up residency in Norway.
Driving licences issued outside the EU/EEA are valid for driving in Norway for up to 3 months after entering Norway. This also applies if you take up normal residence in Norway. After 3 months you can no longer use your foreign driving licence. You have to either exchange your driving licence or apply for a driving licence in Norway.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office strongly recommends that you start the exchange/application procedure as soon as you have taken up normal residence in Norway. You are considered to be a resident of Norway from the date you obtain a Norwegian national identity number, or if you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year because of personal and occupational ties.
Required Information[edit]
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Need for the Document[edit]
A driver's license is a legal document issued by the state. It expresses a persons capability to operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Laws relating to the issuance of licenses vary between jurisdictions.
The validity of a foreign driving licence in Norway depends on whether the driving licence were issued within or outside the European Union.
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Other uses of the Document/Certificate[edit]
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FAQs
Can I exchange my foreign driver license in the US? ›
Documents Required
You must present documentation showing your identity, residential address, and US citizenship or proof of lawful status in the United States. Your full Social Security Number must be provided on the required online License/ID/Permit Form. Please refer to Real ID Requirements for more information.
All U.S. states recognize foreign drivers' licenses. In most cases, your license will be valid for up to 4 months after the date you enter the U.S. Consult the DMV in the state where you wish to drive to confirm the length of validity and the rules for driving with a foreign driver's license.
How long can I drive with foreign Licence in USA? ›You can drive legally in the U.S. for one year using a driver's license from your home country and an International Driver's Permit (IDP).
How long can I drive in Virginia with a foreign license? ›If you have a valid home country driver's license or an international driver's license, you may legally drive in Virginia for 6 months after your arrival. Beyond that, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires you to obtain a Virginia driver's license.
Can I get a US driver's license without a Social Security number? ›You can apply for a 'Standard' license or permit without a Social Security Card or ineligibility letter.
Can I transfer my foreign license to Florida? ›Florida honors a valid foreign driver's license with an international driving permit. Once your foreign license expires, you must apply for an FL learners permit and pass all required testing to receive a driver's license. (Some exceptions apply for Canada, France, Germany and Taiwan.
How do I get a US driver's license with an international one? ›- Verify you have all the appropriate documentation.
- Apply for your license.
- Take the written exam and driver's exam (if needed)
- Register your car.
A valid, unexpired foreign passport or consular identification document from their country of citizenship are acceptable forms of identification. This law authorizes the issuance of driver's licenses to those who do not have lawful status or a valid Social Security number.
Can you come back to US with driver's license? ›If you are traveling internationally you will still need your passport. If you are traveling domestically, you will only need one valid form of identification – either your REAL ID or another acceptable alternative such as a passport, not both.
Can I have 2 drivers licenses from different countries? ›You have the drivers license of the country of your primary residence and that's it. Licenses are easily exchanged from one country to the other, but you cannot have both. Was this worth your time?
How long does it take to get a US driver's license? ›
It takes about one year from the date you got your permit to get your driver's license in the US. Most states require you to apply for and drive with a learner's permit for at least 12 months before you can apply for your license.
How do I transfer my driver's license to Virginia? ›- Submit the required documents & ID.
- Pass the vision test.
- Surrender your out-of-state driver's license.
- Submit payment.
- Receive a temporary driver's license.
But all this changed with the announcement of the new Virginia DMV driving privilege card. For the first time, every tax-paying resident of Virginia has an opportunity to be a legal driver, regardless of citizenship or visa status.
Can a foreigner get a driver's license in Virginia? ›If you are at least 18 years old and meet the requirements for getting a Virginia driver's license or driver privilege card, your valid foreign driver's license may help you meet Virginia's licensing requirements.
How do I get a Social Security number if I am not a US citizen? ›If lawfully present in the United States and your visa status allows you to work, then you must contact your local Social Security office to apply. What do I need to submit to the Social Security office? You need to prove your identity and work- authorized immigration status.
How do I get a SSN in USA? ›To obtain an SSN for the first time, you'll need to submit an application and show us original documents (or copies certified by the issuing agencies). You can begin your application online, but you will need to visit a local Social Security office or card center to complete the application process.
What can be used as proof of Social Security number? ›A Social Security card is legal proof of an SSN.
How long can I use my foreign driver's license in Florida? ›A driver is limited to up to one year after entering the country to drive on a foreign driver's license before getting a license issued by the state of Florida, Trooper Steve said.
Do I have to take a test to transfer my license to Florida? ›There is no written exam or road skills testing required to change a valid out-of-state license to an FL driver's license, however you will need to pass the vision test.
Can a non US citizen get a driver's license Florida? ›Non-U.S. citizens applying for an original driver license will be issued a 60-day temporary paper permit without a photo and a receipt. Non-U.S. citizens applying for an ID card will be issued a receipt.
How long can I use my foreign driver's license in Texas? ›
Driving privilege reciprocity allows a person to use a valid, unexpired foreign license to operate a motor vehicle in Texas for up to one year or until a person becomes a Texas resident, whichever date is sooner.
How long can I drive in Maryland with a foreign license? ›After 30 days, you must get a Maryland driver's licenses to continue driving in this state. A valid international driver's license issued in your home country for a maximum of one year. After one year, you must get a Maryland driver's licenses to continue driving in this state.
How long can I drive in Florida with a foreign license? ›A driver is limited to up to one year after entering the country to drive on a foreign driver's license before getting a license issued by the state of Florida, Trooper Steve said.
Can a foreigner get a Texas driver's license? ›An applicant may be issued a limited term DL/ID if he or she is NOT: A US citizen; A US national; A lawful permanent resident; A refugee; or An asylee. A limited term DL/ID will expire with the applicant's lawful presence as determined by DHS.
How long can you live in Texas without changing your license? ›Transferring an Out of State Driver License to Texas. New Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas.
Do I need to change my driver license when I move to Texas? ›New residents are required to obtain a Texas driver license from the Texas Department of Public Safety within 90 days of moving to the state.
How do I transfer my international driver's license to Maryland? ›You must present all the required documentation as if applying for a Maryland license. Age and identity, proof of lawful status, letter of ineligibility for a Social Security number, and 2 proofs of Maryland residence. Please see the online document guide for further information.
How do I transfer my international drivers license to Maryland? ›- You must present the out-of-country license (may be valid or expired.) ...
- The out-of-country license may be required to be accompanied by an international driver's license or translated into English by an approved MVA translator.
Pass a vision test. Pay all applicable driver's license state fees (new Maryland residents will pay $42 to put their name in the state's system, and $72 for all first-time Maryland residents to receive their driver's license as a resident.)
How do I transfer my driver's license to Florida? ›- Appointments & Application REQUIRED / Office Locations. ...
- Proof of Citizenship or Legal Presence (Identity) – Bring One. ...
- Proof of Name Change (if applicable) – Bring ALL. ...
- Proof of Residential Address – Bring Two. ...
- Proof of Social Security Number – Bring One. ...
- Bring Your Out-of-State Driver License or ID Card.
How long can you live in Florida before you have to change your license? ›
As a new Florida resident, you must obtain a valid Florida driver license within 30 days of establishing residency to drive on Florida roads.
Does Florida require an international driver's license? ›So if you want to hit all the hot destinations, you're in for good news: you don't need an international driving license in Florida. Florida is one of 38 U.S. states that don't require an IDP to rent a vehicle if you're a foreigner.