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Driving license; Application for an international driving license
For many countries outside the European Union, you need an international driving license.
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Supplement: Landratsamt Eichstätt
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Internationalen Führerschein online beantragenFor many countries outside the European Union, you need an international driving license to drive. You can also apply for this service online.
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Online-Terminvereinbarung für KFZ-Zulassungs- und FahrerlaubnisbehördeThis service allows you to book an appointment online for the locations of the vehicle registration and driving license authorities.
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Aktuelle Wartezeiten in KFZ-Zulassungs- und FahrerlaubnisbehördeIn this online service you can see the current waiting times at the locations of the vehicle registration and driving license authorities.
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Landratsamt Eichstätt - FB 522 - Fahrerlaubnisbehörde
Landratsamt Eichstätt Außenstelle Lenting
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Bahnhofstraße 16
85101 Lenting
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Bahnhofstraße 16
85101 Lenting
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Landratsamt Eichstätt Außenstelle Gundekarstraße 3
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Gundekarstraße 3
85072 Eichstätt
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Gundekarstraße 3
85072 Eichstätt
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Description
Within the European Union, you are generally allowed to drive with your German driver's license. For many other countries, however, you will need an international driving license in addition to your national driving license.
There are two types of international driving license:
- International driving license according to the Convention on Road Traffic of November 8, 1968 (so-called. Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, see Section 25b (3) in conjunction with Annex 8d of the Driving License Ordinance [FeV]). Period of validity: 3 years, unless a national driving license category is valid for a shorter period.
- International driving license according to the International Convention on Motor Traffic of April 24, 1926 (so-called Paris Convention on Motor Traffic, see § 25b paragraph 2 in conjunction with Annex 8c FeV). Period of validity: 1 year, unless a national driving license category is valid for a shorter period.
These are generally (only) valid in the contracting states of the respective agreement. It is therefore advisable to ask the tour operator or the diplomatic representation of the country in question about the need for an international driving license or to clarify which type is required. You can apply for an International Driving Permit at your local driving license authority (= district administrative authority).
Please note that an International Driving Permit can only be issued if you are the holder of a German driving license and are in possession of an EU driving license (issued from 01.01.1999). Holders of a German driving license issued before 01.01.1999 must exchange the German driving license for the EU card driving license when an international driving license is issued.
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- EU or EEA driving license according to a model to be used from 01.01.1999 (card driving license), or proof of a foreign permit to drive motor vehicles in accordance with § 29 FeV
- For international driving licenses in accordance with the Vienna Convention: regular residence in Germany (at least 185 days per year) or residence in a country that is not a party to this convention.
Required documents
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Please check with the relevant driving licence authority, the following documents are usually required:
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valid identity card or passport
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Current biometric photograph (frontal view)
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valid (EU-card) driving licence
Fees
Issue of an international driving license: approx. 15 euros
Additional costs for issuing an EU driving license, if applicable
Legal bases
Appeal
Administrative court action
Related issues
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Driving license; application for the transfer of a foreign driving license
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Driving license; applying for a replacement after loss, unusability or theftIf you have lost your driver's license, it has been stolen or has become unusable, you will need a replacement license.
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Driver's license; submission of the driver's license application to the municipalityYou can also submit your driver's license application to your local authority (of residence).
Status: 30.05.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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