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If you came to Germany with an Iranian driver’s licence, you should know that it is valid only for a limited time after you register your residence. In this guide we go through the steps for converting it to a German licence (Führerschein).
How long is an Iranian licence valid?
Licences from countries outside the European Union are usually valid for 6 months after you register your residence in Germany. After that you need a German licence to drive. In some cases a short-term extension is possible; ask the driving licence office of your city (Führerscheinstelle).
Steps for the conversion
- Enrol at a driving school: to take the tests you must apply through a driving school (Fahrschule).
- Gather documents: usually the original licence and its official translation, ID card or passport, a biometric photo, a vision test certificate (Sehtest) and a first-aid course certificate (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs).
- Submit the application at the driving licence office.
- Theory test: for an Iranian licence, both the theory and the practical test are usually required. Besides German, the theory test is offered in several other languages; ask your driving school which are available.
- Practical test: even if you have driven for years, a few lessons with an instructor to get used to the rules and driving habits in Germany are strongly recommended.
Persian-speaking driving schools
Learning the German traffic rules in your mother tongue makes everything much easier. See the list of driving schools with Persian-speaking instructors in our guide. For the official translation of your licence, also visit the official translation section.
This article is for information only. Ask your city’s driving licence office or a driving school for the exact regulations.
