Foreign licence · EU / EWR & non-EU countries
You already have one. We'll bring it over.
A licence from abroad — and now you're in Germany? No guessing, no starting again from zero. We look at your case, tell you what's actually needed, and take you through the process.
- EU / EWR & non-EU
- A personal assessment
- Langenfeld
- A quick start
First, where you fit
Where it was issued decides what follows.
Not every conversion runs the same way. Whether you have to sit a test again or simply exchange the licence depends on the issuing country. Here is the rough orientation — the exact assessment we do together.
EU / EWR. Exchange, not exam
- As a rule a straight exchange — no test
- No driving lessons required
- EU and EWR licences are in principle valid in Germany indefinitely
- Quickly done once the documents are complete
- We tell you which document goes where
Non-EU. It depends on the agreement
- Depending on the issuing country: theory test, driving test, both, or neither
- What governs is the agreement between Germany and the issuing state
- Driving on the foreign licence is often limited to 6 months from registering your Erstwohnsitz
- Depending on the country, an official translation is required
- We work out your case before you burn an appointment at the authority
Step by step
From the first conversation to a German licence.
- First contact01 / 05
Show us what you've got.
A photo of your licence and a quick word about where you're from — that's enough. We'll look at it and tell you promptly what applies in your case.
- Assessment02 / 05
A clear plan. No guesswork.
Exchange, theory, driving test, or all of it together — we tell you exactly what's coming. With a realistic timeframe.
- Documents03 / 05
The admin? We'll do it together.
The authority, the translation, the Sehtest, the first-aid course: we tell you what you need, where to get it and in what order. So no appointment falls through.
- Preparation04 / 05
Only what you actually need.
If theory or practice is required: structured, calm and at exam level. No bloated syllabus — prepared directly for what's waiting for you.
- Licence05 / 05
A German licence. Done.
Legally sound, with no gaps and no ifs. You know exactly how it came about. First-division — that's the promise.
What you bring
Not much. But the right things.
Documents
- Your foreign licence, the original — front and back
- A valid ID card or passport
- For non-EU countries, your Aufenthaltstitel if you have one
- Depending on the issuing country, an official translation
Certificates
- Sehtest (eye test) — needed in many cases, even if you've driven for years
- Erste-Hilfe-Kurs (first aid), depending on the case
- A biometric passport photo
- Best of all, in advance: a photo of both sides of your licence
What it costs
Conversion. One package price.
Converting a foreign licence
Our conversion package. For a straight exchange, only the authority's own fees come on top of it.
- We look at your licence and tell you what applies in your case
- Support through the authority, the documents and the deadlines
- If preparation is needed, you only pay for what you actually need
All prices include VAT. TÜV fees are charged separately.
* Aktionsbedingungen · Sommer-Special
Die Aktionspreise gelten für Anmeldungen im Aktionszeitraum vom 6. Juli 2026 bis 8. August 2026.
- Grundbetrag / Neuanmeldung: 99 € statt regulär 299 € (einmalig bei der Anmeldung).
- Fahrschulwechsel: Gratis statt regulär 99 € (mit gültigem Ausbildungsnachweis).
- Umschreibung: 99 € statt regulär 199 €.
- Die durchgestrichenen Beträge sind unsere regulären Preise. Sie gelten außerhalb des Aktionszeitraums.
- Nach dem 8. August 2026 gilt automatisch wieder der reguläre Preis.
- Der Aktionsvorteil wird nicht bar ausgezahlt und ist nicht mit anderen Aktionen kombinierbar.
- Alle Preise inkl. MwSt. TÜV-Gebühren kommen extra dazu.
- Extern kommen dazu: Gebühren des Straßenverkehrsamts, Sehtest, Erste-Hilfe-Kurs und Passfoto. Diese Posten erhebt nicht die Fahrschule.
- Die Lern-App und weitere Extras sind optional und werden separat berechnet.
Why Erste Liga
Conversion. Three advantages.
- 01
A personal assessment
Send us a photo of your licence — we'll tell you what applies in your case. Not a general information sheet.
- 02
Only what's necessary
No bloated course plan, no lessons on suspicion. If preparation is needed, we prepare you for precisely that.
- 03
A clear timeline
You know from the start what comes when. No guessing, no waiting into thin air — a realistic timeframe, stated openly.
Conversion
One document. One clear route.
Whether a test falls due in your case depends on the issuing country, not on a hunch. We look at your licence and tell you what the authority actually wants to see.
- We check your issuing country
- You find out beforehand whether, and what, you have to make up
- A document list instead of a jungle of paragraphs
Good to know
Conversion. Clear answers.
That depends on the issuing country. For EU and EWR licences it is as a rule a straight exchange. For non-EU countries it follows the agreement: sometimes theory, sometimes the practical, sometimes both, sometimes neither. We look at your case and say clearly what's needed.
For a straight exchange, allow 4–8 weeks for the authority. If tests are required, the preparation time comes on top. With the documents cleanly prepared you save yourself follow-up queries and unnecessary waiting.
EU and EWR licences are in principle valid indefinitely. For non-EU countries there are transition periods — often 6 months from registering your Erstwohnsitz. We'll tell you what applies to you before you're accidentally driving without a valid entitlement.
No, it's common and it's solvable. Depending on the issuing country an official translation is required. We'll tell you whether that applies to you and where to get one. Usually it isn't much of an obstacle.
You'll find our conversion package in the price list. For a straight exchange, only the authority's fees come on top. If preparation is needed, you pay exclusively for what you actually need.
Your next step
Send a photo. We'll sort out the rest.
No long questionnaire. Send us a photo of your licence or call — in a few minutes we'll have worked out what applies in your case and how it goes from here.