Where to exchange a foreign driving licence in the Netherlands

Prepare identity evidence, a compliant colour photograph no older than six months, your foreign original if held and any former Dutch licence. A qualifying missing or expired case may require the issuing authority’s authenticity or no-objection statement; check the exact country and document. Check CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health requirements, a translation for non-Dutch-script licences and any applicable valid tax expat-ruling decision. Start a non-EU/EFTA exchange before expiry; RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) allows supplementary documents later. A pending exchange does not extend valid driving entitlement. Being unable to show the surrendered card can lead to a fine; RDW advises against driving abroad during exchange. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring the foreign licence, valid identity or residence document, compliant colour photo under six months old and payment card. RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) may require a health declaration, translation, former Dutch licence or valid expat-ruling decision. Do not assume the application receipt authorises driving: you must still have a valid driving entitlement and may be fined if unable to show the licence. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring valid passport, ID card or residence permit, your foreign licence and a compliant colour photograph no older than six months. Depending on your case, prepare a CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration, translation, previous Dutch licence or valid expat-tax ruling. Start before a non-EU/EFTA licence expires. An exchange application does not extend your permitted driving period. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring valid ID, the original foreign licence, a compliant colour photograph and any old Dutch licence. RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) requires a CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration for non-EU/EFTA licences and sometimes for EU/EFTA licences. Bring an applicable valid expat-tax decision and a translation if the licence uses unfamiliar characters. Check country-specific exceptions with RDW. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring foreign licence, valid ID, compliant photo and required evidence. Check RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) for translations, any previous Dutch licence, expat-ruling evidence where relevant and CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration. Surrendering your licence affects your ability to show it while driving: check RDW’s current guidance and whether your driving entitlement remains valid. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring your foreign licence, valid passport or ID card, a compliant photograph no older than six months and residence-permit evidence where applicable. Check RDW’s requirements for translations, CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health clearance and an applicable expat tax ruling before booking. Amersfoort charges €53.65 and accepts debit-card payment only; arrange payment assistance beforehand if needed. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring your foreign licence, a compliant colour photograph and any old Dutch licence. Check the RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) checklist for identification, residence, CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health and expat-ruling evidence relevant to you. Non-standard scripts require translation by an authorised translator, embassy or consulate. An expired Icelandic, Liechtenstein or Swiss licence needs an original no-objection statement from its issuing authority. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring your foreign licence, valid passport, identity card or residence permit, and a colour photograph taken within six months. Check whether a CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration is required. A licence in a non-Latin script may need a sworn translation. Bring any old Dutch licence and additional eligibility evidence specified by RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority). Start before a non-EU/EFTA licence expires. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring the original foreign licence, a valid passport, identity card or residence document, and a compliant unedited colour photo. The city asks for a sworn translation when the licence uses unfamiliar characters; confirm the accepted translation route before paying. Check the CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health-declaration requirement and any RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) evidence for an expat ruling, previous Dutch licence or expired eligible document as applicable. Arrange eligibility and driving-status advice before surrendering the licence. Check current municipal fees; medical and translation costs can be separate. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring the foreign licence, a compliant colour photo and identity/residence documents requested by Arnhem, plus any old Dutch licence. A translation may be required for unfamiliar scripts. Non-EU/EFTA licences require a CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration; EU/EFTA cases sometimes do too. Bring a valid expat-scheme decision if relying on it. A pending exchange does not itself establish driving entitlement: a valid licence is required, and inability to present it can lead to a fine. RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) advises against driving abroad during exchange. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Prepare identity evidence, the original foreign licence, a compliant colour photograph no more than six months old and any former Dutch licence. Depending on your case, RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) may require a translation or a valid tax expat-ruling decision. A CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration is required for non-EU/EFTA exchanges and sometimes for EU/EFTA cases. Start a non-EU/EFTA exchange before the licence expires; RDW allows supplementary documents later. An expired Icelandic, Liechtenstein or Swiss licence needs the issuing authority’s original no-objection statement. A pending exchange does not extend valid driving entitlement, and inability to show the surrendered licence may lead to a fine. RDW advises against driving abroad during the exchange. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring the original foreign licence, valid ID, compliant photograph and payment. Check RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) for a required translation, old Dutch licence, applicable expat ruling and CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration. While the licence is surrendered, check RDW’s guidance about driving entitlement and the risk of being unable to show the document. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring valid identity evidence, a compliant colour photo, the original foreign licence and any old Dutch licence. Check RDW’s country-specific requirements for an accepted translation and CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health evidence. If relying on the expat-scheme exception, bring the valid tax-authority ruling. Start before a non-EU/EFTA licence expires; specific expired licences from Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland require an original issuing-authority declaration. Ask about the case-specific fee and payment. Applying does not extend your legal driving entitlement; check the applicable driving period separately.

Bring your current foreign licence, another valid identity document and a recent compliant photograph. The municipality specifically requires CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) fitness approval for C, CE, D and DE; check RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) for other medical or supporting-document requirements. Confirm surrender arrangements and whether you may continue driving during processing; the application does not extend an existing driving deadline. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring the valid foreign licence to surrender, valid identity document, compliant photo no more than six months old, and a debit or credit card. Check RDW’s country-specific document list. If applicable, bring printed evidence of fitness to drive and the Tax Administration’s 30% ruling. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) says supplementary documents such as CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring the foreign licence, valid passport, ID card or residence document, compliant photo and applicable RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) evidence. Check translation, previous Dutch licence, expat-ruling and CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health-declaration requirements. Before driving after surrender, check current RDW guidance and continuing validity of your entitlement; you cannot produce the surrendered document at a roadside check. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring valid identification or a residence permit, your foreign licence and a compliant colour photograph no more than six months old. Check whether a CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration and other RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) evidence apply. For a missing EU/EFTA licence, the authority can request authenticity evidence if you do not have it, but this takes longer. Other issuing countries have different replacement requirements. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring foreign licence, valid ID, compliant photo and applicable supporting evidence. Check RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) for translations, a previous Dutch licence, any relevant expat tax ruling and CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration. Before driving during the exchange, check your continuing entitlement and RDW guidance: you cannot show the surrendered document during a roadside check. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring the foreign licence, compliant colour photo and any old Dutch licence. Check RDW’s checklist for required CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health certification and any applicable expat-scheme decision. A licence using unfamiliar characters may need an authorised translation. A non-EU/EFTA licence must not expire before starting the exchange. You may be fined if unable to show a licence while driving during processing; RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) advises against driving abroad during the exchange. A pending exchange does not extend the applicable period in which you may drive on the foreign licence. Once that period ends, you must have the Dutch licence to keep driving, even if the application is still being processed. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.

Bring your original foreign licence, valid ID, compliant photo and payment. Check RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) for any translation, previous Dutch licence, applicable expat ruling and CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) health declaration. The foreign licence is not returned. Check your continuing driving entitlement and RDW guidance about being unable to show the surrendered document. If your licence was issued outside the EU/EFTA and is nearing expiry, start the exchange process with the municipality before it expires. RDW says supplementary documents such as CBR health clearance can follow later; confirm submission arrangements with the municipality. If relying on the Ukrainian temporary-protection driving exception, check your status and RDW’s current guidance before applying ordinary driving deadlines. For an exchange, check the tax ruling and document-validity requirements separately: permission to drive with an expired Ukrainian licence does not guarantee that it can be exchanged.