Driving licence

Converting a foreign driving licence to a Danish licence

If you live in Denmark and have a driving licence issued by a country outside the EU/EEA, you must convert your foreign driving licence to a Danish one no later than 90 days after you have been registered as resident i Denmark.

Contact Citizens’ Services if you would like to know more.

If you need a new driving licence, or you would like a different category of driving licence, you must be instructed by a registered driving instructor.

Please also note that a number of health requirements must be met to be issued with a driving licence or a different category of driving licence. Read more about the specific requirements for your type of driving licence under the different tabs on the top of this page

Applying for a driving licence

Please contact Citizens’ Services if you want to apply for a driving licence.

You must bring:

• A recent photograph
• A medical certificate from your GP
• ID. If you do not have a valid passport, you must bring your original certificate of baptism, name certificate or birth certificate
• Residence permit