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Driving in Italy: licence validity and conversion

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Short answer

Know how long your foreign licence is valid and when you must convert it or retake the exam.

Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.

Who is this for

Residents who drive.

Requirements

  • EU/EEA licences are valid in Italy. For non-EU licences the validity period after you become resident is limited. Check the exact period on the official MIT page.
  • Conversion without an exam is possible only for countries with a bilateral agreement. Otherwise you must take the theory and practical exams.

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