Foreign driving licenses

Foreign driving licenses in Greece

What you need to know about driving with a foreign license, when you need to convert to a Greek license and what documents you need to have available.

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General observations

Always keep a copy of the foreign license

To revise, replace or convert a license from a foreign country in Greece, it is important to have a copy or the original of the foreign driver's license. If there is no copy, you may need to contact the issuing country or the country's embassy if possible.

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Which foreign licenses are recognized?

  1. Licenses from EU member states and from Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein can be used in Greece, as long as they are valid.
  2. For permits from Switzerland and Liechtenstein there are special recognition rules and time limits of stay.
  3. For licenses from Albania, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Gibraltar and third countries, the case must be checked separately.
  4. The foreign passport alone is not enough to request conversion to a Greek license. An acceptable residence or identification document and VAT number are required.

Conversion of foreign license

When it may be necessary to convert to a Greek license

The conversion depends on the issuing country and your residence status in Greece. The faculty checks the case before you proceed.

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  1. 01 Expired foreign license

    If the foreign license has expired and you don't want or can't renew it in the issuing country, a conversion may be necessary.

  2. 02 Insurance claim

    If an insurance company requests a Greek license to insure you, a conversion may be required.

  3. 03 Loss, theft or damage

    If you do not want to go to the issuing country for a replacement, it may be necessary to convert to a Greek license.

  4. 04 Usual accommodation

    For some countries, after obtaining habitual residence in Greece, conversion must be done according to Greek law.

Documents that may be requested

What you should have available

  1. Original or copy of the foreign driver's license.
  2. VAT number
  3. Greek identity card or Greek passport, where available.
  4. European citizen card, EU citizen registration certificate, residence permit or other acceptable residence document.
  5. For some countries, an official translation of the license and certification from the issuing authority may be required.
  6. Proof of residence may require documents such as tax details, lease, insurance, bills or school/studies certificate, as appropriate.

Foreign license check

Submit your details before you start

The process depends on the issuing country and residence history. A short check before the supporting documents saves time.

Send details 210 6121210