Offices that exchange foreign driving licences in Belgium

Each municipality has its own first step

The exchange is handled by the municipality where you are registered, and each office has its own first step: an assessment visit, your licence details sent in first, or an online application. It also pays to ask the desk what it expects of a sworn translation before you order one.

1 office in Kontich
  • Kontich

    Gemeente Kontich — Burgerzaken

    Gemeenteplein 1, 2550 Kontich

    Book a personal appointment and ask when you have to hand in your original licence.

    Bring your residence document and original national licence; an international or provisional licence does not replace the original for exchange. A new compliant photo is needed if the identity-card photo no longer resembles you. A Belgian sworn translation may be required. If your nationality differs from the issuing country, prepare evidence of at least 185 days there during the issue year, including the issue date; stamped, dated residence, employment, rental or utility records may be relevant. Federal guidance allows starting a non-EU exchange during the initial 185 days, but the Belgian licence cannot be issued before that period is completed. Ask the team which evidence applies to your actual issue, renewal or replacement date.

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Foreign driving licence exchange in Belgium

Where your licence was issued decides whether it is registered, exchanged or checked more closely, and your municipal driving licence desk takes care of the first steps.

Exchange a driving licence in Belgium