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Apply for an International Driver License for Danish-speaking countries.

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A driving license has an absolutely different design and form depending on the country, its national language, and the region or state where it was issued. When travelling abroad you may find out that your domestic driving license fails to meet standards and is considered invalid. This would be an unpleasant surprise for you but you can avoid it by using to our services.

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English-speaking countries
Curacao
American Samoa
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burundi
Cameroon
Canada
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China
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Cyprus
Dominica
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
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French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
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Grenada
Guam
Guernsey
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Jersey
Kenya
Kiribati
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Niue
Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana Islands
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine Autonomous
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Rwanda
Saint Martin
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somaliland
South Africa
South Sudan
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent
Sudan
Tanzania
Tokelau Islands
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
US Virgin Islands
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Danish-speaking countries
Denmark

The research was last conducted in March 2025, and the information is subject to change over time. You may copy this information only if you provide a link back to this page.

  1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic

    • Denmark is a party to both the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic and the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic:
      • 1949 Geneva Convention: signed on 19 September 1949, ratified on 3 February 1956. [1]
      • 1968 Vienna Convention: signed on 8 November 1968, ratified on 3 November 1986. [2]

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • Denmark recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs) both 1-year (1949 Convention) and 3-year (1968 Convention). [3]
    • All licenses issued in the European Union are accepted. [4]

  3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident

    • For non-residents:
      • You are allowed to drive in Denmark with your foreign driving licence until it expires if you permanently reside outside Denmark. If the driving licence is not written in the Latin alphabet (the script used to write English, for instance), you must show an English or Danish translation made by a public authority. [5]
    • For residents:
      • EU/EEA licenses are valid indefinitely in Denmark. [4]
      • You are allowed to drive with your foreign driving licence for up to 180 days after you get a permanent address in Denmark. [5]
      • If your foreign driving licence is valid you can get a temporary Danish driving licence at Citizen Service and use it while we application to change license is processing.
    • For EU/EEA license holders:
      • A driving licence issued by a member state of the EEA is recognised throughout the EEA and can be used as long as it is valid. [4]
      • If your driving licence expires during a trip abroad, it automatically becomes invalid and may not be recognised in other countries. [4]
      • The exception is for those holding EEA driving licences issued in exchange for a non-EEA licence. [4]

Source links:

  1. https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11&clang=_en
  2. https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11&clang=_en
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_driving_licence
  5. https://international.kk.dk/live/transport-and-parking/driving-in-copenhagen/foreign-driving-licences

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Driving tips for Denmark:

  • There is a right-hand driving in Denmark.
  • The maximum permissible blood alcohol content is 0.05 ppm.
  • Only a person over 21 years of age with a driving experience of 1 year can rent a car. The minimum age for obtaining a driver's license in the country is 18.
  • The maximum permitted speed on the highway is 130 km/h, but sometimes it’s reduced to 110 and even 90 km/h, on toll-free roads - 80 km/h, in urban areas - 50 km/h.
  • In Denmark, the law requires drivers to always drive with dipped headlights on.
  • Seat belts are required for both the driver and passengers.
  • Children over 3 years of age and less than 135 cm tall should be transported in a special child seat. When installing a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, make sure that the airbag is deactivated.
  • Reflective jackets, as well as an emergency stop sign, are obligatory.
  • Overtaking on the right is prohibited.
  • If the car isn’t equipped with a wireless headset, the use of a mobile phone is prohibited.
  • Tire tread depth must be at least 1.6 mm.
  • You should give way to cyclists in Denmark.
  • Driving in the emergency lane is prohibited.
  • Be sure to take a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit with you.
  • Give way to buses.
  • Respect all road users.
  • Rental cars in Denmark are equipped with parking discs. Foreigners traveling by car can purchase them at gas stations, tourist offices, or banks.
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Germany

The research was last conducted in February 2025, and the information is subject to change over time. You may copy this information only if you provide a link back to this page.

  1. Participation in the 1949 and/or 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic

    • Germany is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic:
      • 1968 Vienna Convention: Signed on 8 November 1968 and ratified on 3 August 1978. [1]

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • Germany recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs) issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. These IDPs are valid for up to 3 years.

  3. Duration of driving with a foreign license (+ IDP) if resident or non-resident

    • For non-residents:
      • EU/EEA licenses are valid indefinitely, until this permit expires. [3] [5]
      • Non-EU/EEA licenses allow six months of driving. [3]
      • You are permitted to drive in Germany if you have a valid Australian driving licence plus an official translation into German or an international driving permit (IDP). [4]
    • For residents:
      • Foreign residents must exchange their driving license for a German one within 6 months of establishing residency in Germany. After this period, the foreign license is no longer valid for driving in Germany. [2] [5]

Source links:

  1. https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11&clang=_en
  2. https://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/EN/Articles/StV/Roadtraffic/validity-foreign-driving-licences-in-germany.html
  3. https://kummuni.com/driving-in-germany-with-a-foreign-license/
  4. https://germany.embassy.gov.au/beln/Driver_Licence.html
  5. https://welcome.hamburg.com/living-in-hamburg/foreign-driving-licences-18608

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Driving tips for Germany:

  • Germany drives on the right side of the road.
  • The maximum permitted driving speed is 50 km/h on urban roads, 100 km/h on rural roads and 130 km/h on highways.
  • Seat belt is a must. Otherwise, you will be fined €30.
  • The minimum age to drive in Germany is 18 years. If you want to rent a car, you must be at least 21.
  • Hands-free kit is a must. Otherwise, you will be fined €35.
  • The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood.
  • Avoid using safety camera warning devices in Germany.
  • Children who are under 1.50 m are not allowed to sit in the front seat. Younger children must sit in the back seat securely fitted in place. For babies, use only rear-facing seats. Don’t forget to check if the airbag is disabled.
  • The third-party insurance is obligatory.
  • Make sure you have a warning road triangle as well as a reflective vest.
  • Vehicles that enter an intersection from the right side of the road always have the right of the way unless otherwise indicated.
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With the DLT you will overcome any language barriers and will be able to easily drive worldwide. It doesn’t matter what foreign country you are going to visit, as you can rent a car all around the world with the International Driver Document (IDD). If you are stopped while driving, show both your International Driving License (IDL) and your domestic driving license. You will also have a translation book and can show it if needed.

You need to fill out a simple application form and apply online if you want to get the International Driving Permit (IDP). We need only to obtain some personal information: your domestic driving license ID, your personal info, your address and a photo of you.

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