LBV NF1

Driving license, converting a foreign driving license from a third country outside the EU or EEA

Prerequisites

• the applicant's main residence is in Hamburg
• possession of a valid foreign driving license
• the applicant's residence was in the issuing state of the foreign driving license for at least 185 days (six months)
  This means that you must have been registered abroad for at least six months in order to have the driving license you obtained there converted into a German driving license by the LBV.
• Passing a theoretical and practical driving test after completing preparation at a driving school
  Further information on when an examination is required for the transfer can be found in Annex 11 to the FeV (see under Links).

Documents required

• a valid identity card or passport with current confirmation of registration
• a valid foreign driving license (if necessary with translation by an officially sworn interpreter; the necessity can only be decided after consultation)
• a biometric passport photo (35x45 millimeters)
• an eye test (only for A and B classes; e.g. by an optician)
• proof of participation in a first aid training course
• Proof of previous residence for at least six months in the country in which the driving license was issued (e.g. employer certificates, rental agreement, etc.)
• the appointment confirmation

Additionally for driving licenses of classes C and D:

• an ophthalmological report in accordance with Annex 6 FeV (not older than two years)
• a medical report in accordance with Annex 5.1 FeV (not older than one year)
• for class D a medical report according to Annex 5.2 FeV (not older than one year)
• for class D a certificate of good conduct (not older than three months, applied for at the responsible residents' registration office)
• for commercial goods and/or passenger transport, proof of professional driver qualification

Please note

Information is also available in other languages on the BMDV website (see links).
The LBV locations Central and North are responsible for this service.
Provisional driving licenses or learner's permitsdo not entitle you to drive motor vehicles in Germany and therefore cannot be converted into a German driving license.

appointment booking

• Visit our website to book an appointment (link below).
• Select the category: Driving license
• Then select: Conversion of foreign driving license or service driving license into temporary EU card driving license
• Follow the steps to reserve an appointment.
• You will receive an email. Confirm your reserved appointment using the link in the email.
• You will receive an appointment confirmation. Bring this with you to your appointment.

Deadlines

The transfer must be completed within 185 days (six months) after entering Germany.

Procedure

• Book an appointment online.
• Bring all necessary documents with you.
• Your request will be processed on site.

Processing time

The production of the new driving license takes approximately three to four weeks from the time of application.

Fees

The transfer of a foreign driver's license costs between EUR 43.90 and EUR 72.50. The basis for this is the fee schedule for measures in road traffic (GebOSt). The exact costs depend on the driver's license class and can only be determined on site using the complete documentation.

Payment methods available

• Girocard

Legal basis

§ 29 Driving License Regulation (FeV)

§ 31 Driving License Regulation (FeV)