Expat in Germany

Singapore driving licenses are valid in Germany. You are allowed to use it for six months and later have to make a German license. Here comes the tricky part, you must hold a valid Singapore license during your first registration in Germany.  Steps for conversion: Get your license translated to German language. This can be done at ADAC centers with cost of EUR 55 (check current fees at  ADAC   website). It normally takes 1 or 2 weeks to get the translation. Original foreign driving license is required to collect the translation from ADAC center. go to to the local driving licence authority  hand in the following documents: an official identity document of the applicant (identity card or passport) original valid foreign driving license Translated license document from ADAC a certificate of registration from the Residents' Registration Office (Anmeldung) You can book an appointment or can walking to the driving license authority Fill the application for...

How to get German Driving License (Expats in Deutschland) Every information expats need to know about German Driving License Germany Autobahns are known for high speeds and driving is sort of favourite time pass for Germans. If you are expat to Germany and plan on driving a car in Germany, you have to consider about driving license as one of your top priorities. But how this is done? Getting a German driving license can be tricky and also strongly depends on your country of origin. The German word for driving license is (der Führerschein) . Validity of your foreign driving license in Germany Your foreign driving license is valid if your stay in Germany is temporary. If you have a foreign driving license or International driving permit (IDP), you may drive all categories of vehicle as mentioned in your driving license in Germany. If you hold an IDP, you do not have to translate your driving license in German language. You have a foreign driving license n...

Exchange Indian driving license to German Indian driving licenses are valid in Germany. You are allowed to use it for six months and later have to make a German license. Here comes the tricky part, you must hold a valid Indian license during your first registration in Germany.  Note: After first address registration in Germany, new licenses made from India are not accepted. Steps for conversion: Register at the nearest Fahrschule aka. d riving school. Cost vary however it should be between EUR 80 to EUR 150 Buy study material for theory exam which costs between EUR 50 - 70 You are not required to take theory classes and 12 practical lessons  (aka.  Besondere Ausbildungsfahrten)  since you have a valid Indian license. However it is  advisable  to  at least few of the Besondere Ausbildungsfahrten, especially when it comes to familiarising yourself with the Autobahn Get your license translated to German language. This can be...