Apply for an international driver's license
An additional official document required for a national driver's license when driving in countries outside the EU.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for an international driver's license mit dem zuständigen Führerscheinstelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Biometric passport photo · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
ca. 30–50 € Behörde
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Driver's License Office
Bring a valid driver's license, ID card, and a passport photo.
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Payment of fees and issuance
Usually available immediately or within a few days.
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Antrag einreichen
Persönlich, postalisch oder online beim zuständigen Amt einreichen und Bearbeitungsbestätigung aufbewahren.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Holders of a valid German driver's license who wish to drive a vehicle in countries outside the EU/EEA.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 98.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted too close to the travel date
- •The passport photo does not meet the requirements
Common reasons for rejection
- •National driver's license is not valid or was not presented
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Internationalen Führerschein beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 7 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
- Data quality
- 100 %