Driving in Europe (EU/EEA) with a French driving license - Installation
Verified 17 août 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
You can drive with your French driver's license if you settle in another European country (EU/EEA).
Your driver's license must be valid.
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You can choose to exchange your French license for a license from the country where you live. Find out from the relevant authorities in that country how to proceed.
In which cases is it mandatory to exchange your French driving license?
If you reside in a European country (EU/EEA), the exchange of your French permit is obligatory in the following cases:
- The validity of your license has ended.
- Your license is lost, stolen or deteriorated.
- You committed a traffic offense in the country where you live.
- Your French permit is one old model valid for life (cardboard pink model) and your country of residence demands sound renewal after 2 years of normal residence.
Depending on the country, the validity of the new motorcycle or car license will be 10 or 15 years.
Check with the authorities in the country where you live to find out how to do this.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
- Foreigners Embassy or Consulate in France
National Agency for Secure Titles (ANTS) - Driving license
By E-mail
Access to contact form
By telephone
34,00
Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Cost of a local call
09 70 83 07 07 from the Overseas foreigner
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