Hello,
I understood that it is possible to drive for 6 month with my home country driving license.
I have a working visa in germany for 7 month now. last month in holiday for a month outside of germany (and europe aswell).
My question is am i allowed to drive now another 6 month with my old license? or i must get a german one?
The reason i ask is because i went to ADAC today and they said it will take 2-3 weeks to get my license translated... and at this time i will not be able to drive, which is not at the right time now.
Are there any shortcuts to get the translation quicker? are there private ones?
Thanks in advanced
Related topic: Translating a driver's license into German (NRW)
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Translating a driver's license, six month limit
Does the limit begin again after an absence?
Where is your license from? If it's not from the EU, you are currently driving illegally.
It is possible to get an extension for an additional six months if you will be leaving Germany within a year.
Depending on where your license is from and the policies/mood of your local driver's license office, you may not need a translation if you are eligible for a straight, test-free exchange. Other offices will require one anyway.
If you search, you will find lots of threads about driver's license conversions, etc.
It is possible to get an extension for an additional six months if you will be leaving Germany within a year.
Depending on where your license is from and the policies/mood of your local driver's license office, you may not need a translation if you are eligible for a straight, test-free exchange. Other offices will require one anyway.
If you search, you will find lots of threads about driver's license conversions, etc.
My license is from israel, i have a visa for exactly a year, how do i get the extension? would i have to get a translation for that too?
You have to go to the Führerscheinstelle. They may require a translation for that, depending on mood/policy.
Here's the page from Berlin: http://www.berlin.de/labo/fuehrerschein/dienststelle/
Are Israeli licenses in both Hebrew and English?
If it's in English, the chance is greater that they would process the extension without a translation.
That being said, for folks from states with full reciprocity (no testing), the process for the extension isn't really a whole lot easier than the conversion.
Here's the page from Berlin: http://www.berlin.de/labo/fuehrerschein/dienststelle/
Are Israeli licenses in both Hebrew and English?
If it's in English, the chance is greater that they would process the extension without a translation.
That being said, for folks from states with full reciprocity (no testing), the process for the extension isn't really a whole lot easier than the conversion.
We have both hebrew and english, i was today at the Führerscheinstelle and they did ask me for a translation..
Any idea where i can get a translation not more than a day or two? is that even possible?
Any idea where i can get a translation not more than a day or two? is that even possible?
You could try a different ADAC office.
You could also look for a private translation agency.
You might call the Führerscheinbüro to ask them if they would still need a translation for an extension.
You could also look for a private translation agency.
You might call the Führerscheinbüro to ask them if they would still need a translation for an extension.
When doing my license switch-over, I was told that the clock starts clicking when you first apply to stay in Germany. 6 months after the date on your visa application you are no longer allowed to drive using your original driver's license. Even though my visa took two months to process, they still counted my time from the day that I handed it in, not from the date it was issued. Holidays outside of Germany have no impact on the 6 month period, since you are still technically residing in Germany during that time.
Hi,
you don't need to use ADAC. You can get a list of certified translators at your local Amtsgericht, they may be faster than ADAC.
you don't need to use ADAC. You can get a list of certified translators at your local Amtsgericht, they may be faster than ADAC.
Hello,
I have a question regarding a license translation and obtaining a German license. I have heard many things but all of them different on this subject. I have an american license. If I am in Prenzlauerberg, is there an ADAC office for a translation. What do I do with this translation? According to the US embassy as I have a Florida license I only need to take a written exam, but the man at the driving school told me I needed to take the full written and driving exam (what a surprise). Any help or advice from anyone on helping with this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
I have a question regarding a license translation and obtaining a German license. I have heard many things but all of them different on this subject. I have an american license. If I am in Prenzlauerberg, is there an ADAC office for a translation. What do I do with this translation? According to the US embassy as I have a Florida license I only need to take a written exam, but the man at the driving school told me I needed to take the full written and driving exam (what a surprise). Any help or advice from anyone on helping with this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
There is a list of countries/states which tells you what you have to do to convert your license. It is called Anlage 11 FEV ( FahrErlaubnisVerordnung) you find it here:
http://www.fahrlehrerverband-bw.de/05-Info...taatenliste.htm
As for the translation, some places accept an English license without a translation, so make sure you try that first. If not, instead of using the ADAC, which is really expensive if you are not a member, you could call your local "Amtsgericht" and ask for a list of nearby certified ( amtlich vereidigte ) translators. They are cheaper and most likely much faster than ADAC. Good luck.
http://www.fahrlehrerverband-bw.de/05-Info...taatenliste.htm
As for the translation, some places accept an English license without a translation, so make sure you try that first. If not, instead of using the ADAC, which is really expensive if you are not a member, you could call your local "Amtsgericht" and ask for a list of nearby certified ( amtlich vereidigte ) translators. They are cheaper and most likely much faster than ADAC. Good luck.
California is not listed... any advice on what I should do?
Use the search button...
Since you seem to be in Hamburg, I believe their was a post somewhere saying that they will do US DL conversions
without you having to take any tests. You only need to get your license translated.
Since you seem to be in Hamburg, I believe their was a post somewhere saying that they will do US DL conversions
without you having to take any tests. You only need to get your license translated.
If you live in Hamburg:
http://www.amcham.de/location-germany/drivers-license.html
http://www.amcham.de/location-germany/drivers-license.html
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Simplified Procedures for the Conversion of US-Driver’s Licenses in five German states
The five German states of Hamburg, Hesse, Saarland, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein have departed from the principle of reciprocity and have introduced new regulations, permitting an unbureaucratic conversion of US driver’s licenses. American citizens, regardless of which US state they are from, can now apply for the automatic conversion of their US driver’s license into a German driver’s license if they meet certain conditions. Applicants are exempt from having to take any theoretical test and practical exam. A deadline of three years beginning with the establishment of residence in Germany applies for the conversion.
Hamburg
Entry into force: February 2003
Requirements: Applicants must
* live and work in the state of Hamburg for a limited period (not defined);
* have held their license for at least five years;
* not have a negative driving record.
The five German states of Hamburg, Hesse, Saarland, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein have departed from the principle of reciprocity and have introduced new regulations, permitting an unbureaucratic conversion of US driver’s licenses. American citizens, regardless of which US state they are from, can now apply for the automatic conversion of their US driver’s license into a German driver’s license if they meet certain conditions. Applicants are exempt from having to take any theoretical test and practical exam. A deadline of three years beginning with the establishment of residence in Germany applies for the conversion.
Hamburg
Entry into force: February 2003
Requirements: Applicants must
* live and work in the state of Hamburg for a limited period (not defined);
* have held their license for at least five years;
* not have a negative driving record.
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