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To apply to exchange a foreign driving licence issued by a recognised state

As a visitor to Ireland you can drive on a driving licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to one year provided the driving licence is current and valid. However, on taking up ‘normal residence’ in Ireland you must either exchange your driving licence or apply for a driving licence in Ireland.

You are considered to be normally resident in Ireland if, because of personal and occupational ties, you usually live here for at least 185 days in each calendar year. Ireland has agreements with certain countries/states that designates them as recognised states for the purposes of driving licence exchange. You can view a list of recognised states here. Recognised States.

If you exchanged an Irish driving licence in a recognised state for a driving licence issued by that state, you must submit that licence to the NDLS when applying for an Irish driving licence.

A Recognised State driving licence may be exchanged up to a maximum of one year after it expires with an accompanying letter of entitlement. After this period, applicants will need to apply for a learner permit.

Certified translations are required for all Letters of Entitlement or Driver Statements which are not in English or Irish. Translations must be provided by a professional member of the Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association (ITIA). The letter of entitlement must be submitted together with the certified translation.

Please note: In some cases, we will need to contact the country that issued your licence and this may cause a delay in issuing you an Irish licence.

To apply online to exchange a foreign driving licence issued by a recognised state

You can now quickly and easily exchange your foreign licence for an Irish licence online. No need to complete paper forms, make appointments or visit an NDLS centre in person. All you need is the following:

  • A Public Services Card and verified MyGovID.
  • Current or most recent foreign driving licence issued by recognised state (if your licence is expired by less than one year or does not have a category start date you will need to provide an original letter of entitlement / driver statement from the relevant licensing authority)
  • If you do not have your most recent driving licence in your possession, you will need to post in an original letter of entitlement / driver statement from the appropriate licensing authority after you complete your online application
  • Proof of your address dated within the last six months is required if your current address differs from that provided to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) when you applied for a PSC.
  • Proof that you are normally resident in Ireland if your place of birth and nationality are outside the EU/EEA.
  • Fully completed eyesight report form dated within three months
  • Fully completed medical report form dated within the last three months, if required in your case.
  • Completed relevant driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), if required.

Certified translations are required for all Letters of Entitlement or Driver Statements which are not in English or Irish. Translations must be provided by a professional member of the Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association (ITIA). The letter of entitlement must be submitted together with the certified translation.

Please Note: In some cases, we will need to contact the country that issued your licence and this may cause a delay in issuing you an Irish licence. APPLY ONLINETo apply in person at an NDLS centre to exchange a foreign driving licence issued by a recognised state

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D1E Combinations of vehicles where the tractor vehicle is in category D1 and its trailer(s) or semi-trailer(s) have a maximum authorised mass of over 750 kilograms (1,650 lb), and the combined mass of the tractor vehicle and trailer(s) do not exceed 12,000 kilograms (26,000 lb). 21 years (18 years in Belgium for professional drivers) D1    
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