This post will discuss the basic requirements for non-Belgians to obtain driving license in Belgium. Especially, if you are an English speaking candidate. Many foreigners' ('expats/aliens' as they call) driving licenses from their own country is not valid in Belgium and in that case, one has to go through the complete procedure of driving license exam before they can drive in Belgium.
Citizen's of European Economic Area (EEA; EU plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein) with a valid license are not required to exchange their driver’s license.
Several non-EEA countries have bilateral agreement in this context and hence can simply exchange their license to obtain a Belgian license to drive around. But the person must be above 18 year old and registered to the Belgian national registry. A list of these countries can be found here (in Dutch).
Citizens from other non-EEA countries without a bilateral agreement with Belgium (India, Columbia, Chili, Mexico, ... and all non-EEA countries not listed here) on driving licenses, should pass the theory and practical exams. However, and international license from their home country will allow them a grace period of one year to get the Belgian driving license (data not verified).
Check out your nearby exam centers here:
Flemish region
Walloon, Brussels region
Next post will explain more about the theory exam...
Related:
G O C A (Group of companies approved for vehicle test and licence) website (only in Dutch/French) is the official site for all the information regarding driving license as well as the yearly vehicle control.
Citizen's of European Economic Area (EEA; EU plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein) with a valid license are not required to exchange their driver’s license.
Several non-EEA countries have bilateral agreement in this context and hence can simply exchange their license to obtain a Belgian license to drive around. But the person must be above 18 year old and registered to the Belgian national registry. A list of these countries can be found here (in Dutch).
Citizens from other non-EEA countries without a bilateral agreement with Belgium (India, Columbia, Chili, Mexico, ... and all non-EEA countries not listed here) on driving licenses, should pass the theory and practical exams. However, and international license from their home country will allow them a grace period of one year to get the Belgian driving license (data not verified).
Check out your nearby exam centers here:
Flemish region
Walloon, Brussels region
Next post will explain more about the theory exam...
Related:
G O C A (Group of companies approved for vehicle test and licence) website (only in Dutch/French) is the official site for all the information regarding driving license as well as the yearly vehicle control.
