Sage-Tips

Where is the Dutch driving license valid?

If you have a valid Dutch driving licence you can drive in any EU country and in Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. If your driving licence was issued by a country that is not part of the EU and you then exchanged it for a Dutch driving licence, you will also be able to use it in all of these countries.

Can I drive in the Netherlands with EU licence?

If you have a driving licence that was issued in one of the countries of the European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) while you are living in the Netherlands, you are not permitted to drive in the Netherlands with the foreign driving licence. You need to exchange this driving licence.

Can I use international driving license in Netherlands?

Is my foreign driving licence valid in the Netherlands? As an international resident in the Netherlands, you can use your current (foreign) driving licence for a certain period of time, after which you will be required to obtain a Dutch driving licence (rijbewijs).

Can a Jamaican driver’s license in the US?

The United States driving laws state that you’re required to have a valid driving license in possession to be able to drive in the US. This can be either issued by a US State or a foreign country. So, yes, you can drive with a foreign license in the US.

Is international license valid in the Netherlands?

As an international resident in the Netherlands, you can use your current (foreign) driving licence for a certain period of time, after which you will be required to obtain a Dutch driving licence (rijbewijs). For EU and EFTA countries, licences are valid for 10 or 15 years from the date of issue.

Can I drive with a foreign license in the Netherlands?

How long can I drive with an international driving license?

3 months
If you’re a resident of Australia rather than a visitor, you’re able to drive in NSW on an overseas licence for 3 months. Within this 3 month period however, you’ll need to visit a service centre and transfer your overseas licence to a NSW driver licence.