Offices that exchange foreign driving licences in Germany

Bring valid passport or identity document, EU/EEA licence and a printed biometric photograph measuring 45 × 35 mm. The service cannot import a certified photographer’s digital photo. The ground-floor SpeedCapture station in HannoverServiceCenter offers an alternative for €6. The exchange fee is €37.50, payable when applying by girocard or credit card; the photograph costs extra.

Bring valid identity document, national licence and a printed 45 × 35 mm biometric photograph. Certified photographers’ digital photo transfer cannot be used; the ground-floor SpeedCapture station in HannoverServiceCenter is an alternative for €6. For non-Annex-11 cases, you need first-aid evidence, an eyesight test no older than two years and a driving-school contract. In Annex 11 cases, a driving-school contract is required if a practical test is needed. Additional medical or performance reports apply to specified lorry/bus categories. Ask about translation or classification. Application fees are €37.50 for Annex 11 cases and €45.10 for other third-country cases, paid by girocard or credit card; tests, reports and other costs are additional.