You can drive in Germany with your national drivers’ license for up to 6 months. However, if you stay in Germany for only 12 months, and can prove it, you can keep on using your national license for that period. To exchange your national license you need among other documents a Residence Permit, an official translation of the national drivers’ license, the license, and the DMV application. Beware, the German government has made some exceptions for those who have to do the theoretical and/or practical tests and those who do not have to do any test at all. Also, it is important to know that a driver’s license exchange can be made only after 4 months of residence in Germany. Last but not least, when picking up the German license you will have to give up your national license. Would you like to know if you have to do the tests or not?
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