What are the post-Brexit rules about UK driving licences in Austria?
People who became legally resident in Austria before Brexit and have a British driving licence should note the deadline for exchanging their British licence for an Austrian one is June 30th, 2021.
British people who moved to Austria after January 1st 2021 will be considered third country nationals and have six months from their date of arrival to exchange their licence.
The rule also applies to anyone with a British driving licence resident in Austria. If they moved to Austria before Brexit they should also exchange it by June 30th, 2021.
If you live in Austria for some of the year, but are not legally resident in Austria, you can still use your British licence, and should not need an International Driving Licence (IDL) to drive in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK.
READ MORE: What Britons in Austria need to know about exchanging driving licences
What do I need to take with me when I exchange my licence?
When you go to exchange your licence you should take:
- Your passport
- Your driving licence
- In some cases, a translation of the driving licence
- One photo (portrait, 35 mm x 45 mm) in which the applicant is clearly recognisable (if possible in line with passport photo criteria)
- A medical certificate
- Where possible, confirmation of registration in the civil register
In certain cases, the driving licence authority may request additional documents.
The exchange should cost €60.50, with the option for an express service of an additional €11.25.
Vocabulary
Foreign driving licence - Ausländischer Führerschein
Passport - Reisepass
Identity card - Personalausweis
Translation - Übersetzung
Confirmation of registration - Bestätigung der Meldung/Anmeldebestätigung
Medical certificate - Ärztliches Gutachten
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British people who moved to Austria after January 1st 2021 will be considered third country nationals and have six months from their date of arrival to exchange their licence.
The rule also applies to anyone with a British driving licence resident in Austria. If they moved to Austria before Brexit they should also exchange it by June 30th, 2021.
If you live in Austria for some of the year, but are not legally resident in Austria, you can still use your British licence, and should not need an International Driving Licence (IDL) to drive in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein if you have a photocard driving licence issued in the UK.
READ MORE: What Britons in Austria need to know about exchanging driving licences
What do I need to take with me when I exchange my licence?
When you go to exchange your licence you should take:
- Your passport
- Your driving licence
- In some cases, a translation of the driving licence
- One photo (portrait, 35 mm x 45 mm) in which the applicant is clearly recognisable (if possible in line with passport photo criteria)
- A medical certificate
- Where possible, confirmation of registration in the civil register
In certain cases, the driving licence authority may request additional documents.
The exchange should cost €60.50, with the option for an express service of an additional €11.25.
Vocabulary
Foreign driving licence - Ausländischer Führerschein
Passport - Reisepass
Identity card - Personalausweis
Translation - Übersetzung
Confirmation of registration - Bestätigung der Meldung/Anmeldebestätigung
Medical certificate - Ärztliches Gutachten
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