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.

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5 offices in Tournai

  • Tournai

    Administration communale de Tournai – Population et Étrangers

    Rue Saint-Martin 52, 7500 Tournai

    Go to the central office for a non-European licence, which the district branches cannot handle.

    Book an appointmentOffice website+32 69 33 22 81

    Bring identity or residence documentation and the original licence. For European loss/theft, bring the Belgian police certificate; an expired European licence can require an issuing-country attestation. Non-European cases may require a Belgian sworn translation and proof of residence in the issuing country, especially if your nationality differs. Bring a compliant recent photo if needed. Ask about driving rights while checks are pending.

  • Tournai

    District de Froidmont – guichet Population

    Rue de Beauvois 9, Froidmont, 7504 Tournai

    The branch opens on Thursday afternoons only, so phone ahead to confirm your visit and any appointment.

    Office website+32 69 64 00 68

    Bring your identity or residence document and original European licence, or the Belgian police loss/theft certificate where relevant. If expired, ask about the issuing country’s licence attestation. Bring a current ICAO photo if the identity-document photo no longer resembles you; district applications use paper photographs.

  • Tournai

    District de Gaurain – guichet Population

    Place de Gaurain 14, Gaurain-Ramecroix, 7530 Tournai

    Come on Monday, when the branch stays open into the evening, or on another weekday morning, and phone ahead to confirm.

    Office website+32 69 54 74 59

    Bring your identity or residence document and original European licence, or the Belgian police loss/theft certificate where relevant. If expired, ask about the issuing country’s licence attestation. Bring a current ICAO photo if the identity-document photo no longer resembles you; district applications use paper photographs.

  • Tournai

    District de Kain – guichet Population

    Rue Raoul Van Spitael 33, Kain, 7540 Tournai

    Ask staff to assess your EU or EEA licence, which takes about two weeks, plus five working days for the Belgian card.

    Office website+32 69 89 00 40

    Bring your identity or residence document and original European licence, or the Belgian police loss/theft certificate where relevant. If expired, ask about the issuing country’s licence attestation. Bring a current ICAO photo if the identity-document photo no longer resembles you; district applications use paper photographs.

  • Tournai

    District de Templeuve – guichet Population

    Rue de Roubaix 101/02, Templeuve, 7520 Tournai

    Ask staff whether your EU or EEA licence needs exchanging now, for example if it is expiring, lost or damaged.

    Office website+32 69 77 85 99

    Bring your identity or residence document and original European licence, or the Belgian police loss/theft certificate where relevant. If expired, ask about the issuing country’s licence attestation. Bring a current ICAO photo if the identity-document photo no longer resembles you; district applications use paper photographs.

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