Internation Driving Permit

Exchanging your European Union/EEA State/Recognised Licence.

It is possible to exchange a driving permit issued by an EU or EEA Member State for a full Irish driving licence. Ireland has agreements with all EU/EEA States and recognises full driving permits issued by competent authorities.

You will need to complete a D.900 Declaration Form - if you are exchanging a current full driving licence issued by another EU member state or issued by a designated "recognised state" for licence exchange purposes. On this form, you must make a declaration that the licence you are surrendering is both valid and current. Only full licences from other countries can be exchanged.

A full list of these states is outlined below.

Recognised Exchange Countries
Belgium	Italy	Japan
Denmark	Luxembourg	Austria
Germany	Netherlands	Switzerland
France	United Kingdom	Norway
Greece	Spain	Isle of Man
Jersey	Sweedan	Iceland
South Africa	Portugal	Gibralter
South Korea	Finland	Liechtenstein
Northern Ireland	Czech Republic	Cyprus
Estonia	Hungry	Latvia
Lithiania	Malta	Poland
Slovakia	Slovenia	Romania
Bulgaria
Australia
New South Wales	Capital Territory	Western Australia
South Australia	Tasmania	Northern Territory
Queensland	Victoria

Exchange of Driving Licence:

Full licence from other country (see list of exchange countries above).
Full licence application form.
Exchange of Drivers Licence form.
2 photos (signed on back)
Appropriate fee
Medical Certificate if appropriate.
Photocopy of Original Passport

If you hold a full licence or International Permit from any other Country e.g. USA or New Zealand you may drive in Ireland for the duration of 12 months. If intend remaining in Ireland for a period longer than 12 months you need to apply for an Irish Drivers Licence. This involves completing the Theory test, apply for a learner permit and complete the practical test in Ireland.

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