I got UAE license in 2015, then i left uae and came to UK IN 2016, iam here past 6 years and when i applied two months back for replacement of uae to gb driving licence. I got letter today stating that i exceeded 5 years stay and its not applicable. But the rule came regarding replacing uae to uk license lasy year 2021 only. please help me.
Please could you help me. I live in Portugal but stay with family in uk.so gave their address......I applied for the license and it was issued in November......then it said that they couldnt find me at the address.......I need the license updated in order to get a license here............its a complete nightmare.....all systems here are broken and I cannot find out what to do from the DVLA. I need to be legal in both countries as I drive in both countries..........I would be very grateful for your advice. Thank you
@@JoshRamwell Thanks Josh......I never called the DVLA because it says the lines are busy, but now you've mentioned it i will try and give them a call Thanks a lot
I am living in uk resident in 2023 but i travel to canada in november 2024 i passed my license in canada so i am able to exchange my license plz reply me
This might be a really dumb question, but does "exchanging" my license mean I would have to give up my "original" (EU) license? Or would I be able to keep it?
Yes you have to send your current licence to DVLA along with your identification documents. You will then receive your identification documents back and your new uk driving licence
I'm in Vietnam, I would be able to use an IDP for up to 12 months right? Then I'd have to do a test? This is an A2 motorbike license (equivalent to full A license in the UK). I am a UK national.
Im in a very odd situation , had a us licence which i exchanged to a German one 10 years ago but when i movee to the uk they told its not possible to change it to a uk licence because its originally from the US 😅😅😅
Hi, i would like to ask quick question if you don't mind please. I have passed theory test and and failed driving test about 3 times. I went to south Africa for about a month and passed my tests there and got the licensee. Can exchange it to the uk driving liecence since south Africa is one of the designated countries? will these things have an issue: 1) Previously filled D1 form for uk professional licensee. 2) Is there time duration condition where you must stayed in south Africa. for example, I was only there for a month. Thank you.
Hi, I have a Danish driver's license, but on Denmark you can exchange a Brazilian DL to a Danish DL, meaning although I do have a Danish (EU) driver's license, I took my test on Brazil. With all that said, I have two questions that is not quite clear. My danish driver's license expires in 20 years, can I use it until it expires or I fell in the rule that I can only drive for 12 months since my test was not taken in Denmark? Can I exchange my danish driver's license to the UK? Can I get any temporary license or use my digital license while I'm waiting the 6-8 weeks? There is a way to drive while the process is going through?
You can’t exchange your Danish license to the Uk because you originally passed your test in Brazil which is outside of the EU and not one of the countries in which you can exchange, you can drive on it for 12 months in the Uk but then you have to take a UK driving test.
Josh, if an Aussie (U.K. resident) exchanges their aus license for a UK one, do they give up their aus license, and then only have the UK one? Is there any way to have/keep both?
Hie, l did send mine to be exchanged but l haven't received though it states that it only takes 3 weeks. Is they a way l can ask why it's taking so long
@@paidamoyocynthiamukanwa853 I’ve also sent mine and I’m still waiting. Did you try to contact them for any update? It’s been 4 weeks for me and still they haven’t processed it yet.
@@miltiadisorfanidis7489 Hi Miltiadis, i got my Australia but now im back in the uk (uk citizen) i need to apply for a UK licence but my Australian licence expired a year ago. Do you think they will it still accept it? Thanks Dean
@@miltiadisorfanidis7489 Thank you Miltiadis, the issue i have now is that my Aus license has expired. Now i believe i have to apply to Aus to renew it.
@@drm4857 you can’t exchange an expired driving license from Australia, but you can renew it in Australia and exchange that driving license for a UK one. Only EU driving licences can be exchanged even if they have expired to UK driving licences.
I'm a Brit living in Spain and couldn't exchange my UK licence before the Brexit deadline. I went to the traffic office with all the correct paperwork but was told UK licence not possible to swap. I know that the Spanish government have been negotiating with the UK for months to try to reach an agreement to allow British residents in Spain to exchange their licences without having to take a test. I think it is a disgrace that Spanish citizens living in the UK can drive on their Spanish licence or can exchange, but not the other way around. I blame Pedro Sánchez and his government.
Fill out a D1 form , fee is £43 by a cheque or postal order , supply new passport style photograph , ID documents e.g. 9 digit share code that's proves your UK settlement status or a BRP card , send in UAE Licence with application DVLA will exchange within 3 weeks .
Hi Naveen I'm ever so sorry but it's not something I can really help with as I am not directly employed by the DVSA. Your best bet is to contact them directly and they will be able to help you.
Can I drive while my driving license is exchanged
No details, lazy,but dont forget to subscribe
Useful comment seems you have done the exact same. Maybe explain what's missing and I can fix it. 🤔😁
@@JoshRamwell so you order the d1 form from the post office and your driving license magically appear in your back pocket..
I got UAE license in 2015, then i left uae and came to UK IN 2016, iam here past 6 years and when i applied two months back for replacement of uae to gb driving licence. I got letter today stating that i exceeded 5 years stay and its not applicable. But the rule came regarding replacing uae to uk license lasy year 2021 only. please help me.
Hi did you work this out and manage to get a UK licence? How did they know you have been back in the country for 6 years?
Please could you help me. I live in Portugal but stay with family in uk.so gave their address......I applied for the license and it was issued in November......then it said that they couldnt find me at the address.......I need the license updated in order to get a license here............its a complete nightmare.....all systems here are broken and I cannot find out what to do from the DVLA. I need to be legal in both countries as I drive in both countries..........I would be very grateful for your advice. Thank you
Hey Martha that's a very awkward situation. Have you tried called them ? Thag would be your best first port of call.
@@JoshRamwell Thanks Josh......I never called the DVLA because it says the lines are busy, but now you've mentioned it i will try and give them a call
Thanks a lot
Funny how the USA is not on the list 😅
Hi, once the license issued by uk dvla after exchange, can you advise me which date in uk license use for car insurance.. 4a or 10…?
I am living in uk resident in 2023 but i travel to canada in november 2024 i passed my license in canada so i am able to exchange my license plz reply me
After moving to the UK with the right to live can I exchange my cayman license for a full uk license
Hi .. how long it will take get the license ?Maximum
2 weeks
If the UAE license is expired can I still apply for d1 exchange? And we are resident of UK for 3 years now.
Anyone know the answer to this question?
No can not
Just renew it and then do it renewal is like 100 dhs and it's literally in minutes
License has to be valid in order to be exchanged
Can i exchange my singapore license after getting provisional UK license
Hey i got foriegn license but before swapping i gave theory and practical exam and i fail practical so still i can exchange my foriegn licemse
Hi Josh
Once you convert the license to a UK one, does the UK license retains the same issue date of the original or is it reset?
I'll try find out for you amedeo
Following
Your new uk driving licence will show the date you passed your driving test on your country. It does not reset
Nightmare- USA license 30 years. Scottish living- still have USA motorcycle licence- how do I change it/help !
This might be a really dumb question, but does "exchanging" my license mean I would have to give up my "original" (EU) license? Or would I be able to keep it?
Yes you have to send your current licence to DVLA along with your identification documents. You will then receive your identification documents back and your new uk driving licence
@@cameliamarinanistor2064 which identification documents?
Your passport to verify your identity
If you go to the post office get a DVLA form and will tell you everything you need on it
I'm in Vietnam, I would be able to use an IDP for up to 12 months right? Then I'd have to do a test? This is an A2 motorbike license (equivalent to full A license in the UK). I am a UK national.
Im in a very odd situation , had a us licence which i exchanged to a German one 10 years ago but when i movee to the uk they told its not possible to change it to a uk licence because its originally from the US 😅😅😅
I am a British citizen and I have a South African driving license so can I exchange to the UK one?
Hi, i would like to ask quick question if you don't mind please.
I have passed theory test and and failed driving test about 3 times. I went to south Africa for about a month and passed my tests there and got the licensee.
Can exchange it to the uk driving liecence since south Africa is one of the designated countries? will these things have an issue: 1) Previously filled D1 form for uk professional licensee. 2) Is there time duration condition where you must stayed in south Africa. for example, I was only there for a month.
Thank you.
Have you received your licence yet ?
HI Did you end up exchanging your SA license
@@fadzaijaravaza.5842 anyone received their license. I have been waiting over 3 months now
Hi did you end up changing your license ?
I have a HK licence ..do I have to hand the licence back to HK?
I got my hgv greeke driving licence can I change it to uk?
Good question I'll try find out
@@JoshRamwell thank you.
How do you fill in the form
Hi,
I have a Danish driver's license, but on Denmark you can exchange a Brazilian DL to a Danish DL, meaning although I do have a Danish (EU) driver's license, I took my test on Brazil. With all that said, I have two questions that is not quite clear.
My danish driver's license expires in 20 years, can I use it until it expires or I fell in the rule that I can only drive for 12 months since my test was not taken in Denmark?
Can I exchange my danish driver's license to the UK?
Can I get any temporary license or use my digital license while I'm waiting the 6-8 weeks? There is a way to drive while the process is going through?
You can’t exchange your Danish license to the Uk because you originally passed your test in Brazil which is outside of the EU and not one of the countries in which you can exchange, you can drive on it for 12 months in the Uk but then you have to take a UK driving test.
Hey any news? I am in your exact same situation had a non EU DL exchanged that into EU and now i am thinking if i can get a UK license.
I m
In the same situation they did nt accept to exchange it
Josh, if an Aussie (U.K. resident) exchanges their aus license for a UK one, do they give up their aus license, and then only have the UK one?
Is there any way to have/keep both?
Thanks for sharing, very straightforward
hiya, I already have 3 points in my foreign DL, will these point be in my new British DL?
Hi good evening sir
I am uk residents I have Saudi Arabia driving licence can I swap or exchange in uk driving license am living in uk since 2020
Hi, to which postcode send the payment and d1 form?
Hie, l did send mine to be exchanged but l haven't received though it states that it only takes 3 weeks. Is they a way l can ask why it's taking so long
Hello did you receive it yet?
@@juliandunga9743 not yet hey. Will let you once they do
@@paidamoyocynthiamukanwa853 I’ve also sent mine and I’m still waiting. Did you try to contact them for any update? It’s been 4 weeks for me and still they haven’t processed it yet.
@Janik Bily not yet
@@juliandunga9743 it seems they dont answer. Have u received yours yet
Hi I have Singapore license so I can exchange for uk license how long validity for uk
Hai cant find the link😊
If I have driving licence from India I can exchange for British licence?
NO
You can drive in the Uk for 12 months then you must take a British driving test to get a Uk driving licence
Can i supervise with international liscence from oman, 10 years experience,a learning driver in uk?
If it's a full licence from Europe or UK then yes but if it's not then no. Where is yours from?
as a uk resident can i use my uk driving license to drive in germany
No
What docs i need to send then back as i am taking fly soon and i dont want to get rid of my EU passport.
How long does the process take to complete?
I have been a UK resident for twelve years. My Eu driving license (Italian) has expired 2 years ago.Can I still exchange it or it needs to be valid?!
You can still exchange it the same goes for any Eu driving license
@@miltiadisorfanidis7489 Hi Miltiadis, i got my Australia but now im back in the uk (uk citizen) i need to apply for a UK licence but my Australian licence expired a year ago. Do you think they will it still accept it? Thanks Dean
@@drm4857 you can exchange an Australian driving license to a UK one within 5 years of being a resident of the United Kingdom.
@@miltiadisorfanidis7489 Thank you Miltiadis, the issue i have now is that my Aus license has expired. Now i believe i have to apply to Aus to renew it.
@@drm4857 you can’t exchange an expired driving license from Australia, but you can renew it in Australia and exchange that driving license for a UK one. Only EU driving licences can be exchanged even if they have expired to UK driving licences.
ummm... you didnt show how to fill in application form... maybe upload a part 2?
Does anyone know how long it takes
what about france, germany EU ?
I'm a Brit living in Spain and couldn't exchange my UK licence before the Brexit deadline. I went to the traffic office with all the correct paperwork but was told UK licence not possible to swap. I know that the Spanish government have been negotiating with the UK for months to try to reach an agreement to allow British residents in Spain to exchange their licences without having to take a test. I think it is a disgrace that Spanish citizens living in the UK can drive on their Spanish licence or can exchange, but not the other way around. I blame Pedro Sánchez and his government.
hi how to exchange uae driving licence to uk
Fill out a D1 form , fee is £43 by a cheque or postal order , supply new passport style photograph , ID documents e.g. 9 digit share code that's proves your UK settlement status or a BRP card , send in UAE Licence with application DVLA will exchange within 3 weeks .
Hey did you exchange?
@@mohammedsalman2219 yes
@@rajuantony1796 please guide me what documents needed bro I am in UK
@@rajuantony1796 I am very tensed
Thanks, very clear and informative
Wonderful ❤
Easy for you to say 😆 🤣 😂
Getting tongue tied
Haha I know right😂
Hi sir I need your help to exchange my singapore driving licence I need more details I how to contact you sir
Hi Naveen I'm ever so sorry but it's not something I can really help with as I am not directly employed by the DVSA. Your best bet is to contact them directly and they will be able to help you.