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Apply for an International Driver License for Finnish-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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Curacao
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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
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Uganda
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Finland

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

    • Finland is a party to both the 1949 and 1968 United Nations Conventions on Road Traffic:
      • 1949 Geneva Convention: Accession on 24 September 1958. [1]
      • 1968 Vienna Convention:
        • Signed on 16 December 1969.
        • Ratified on 1 April 1985. [2]

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • Finland recognizes International Driving Permits (IDPs):
      • IDPs issued under the 1949 Convention (valid for 1 year).
      • IDPs issued under the 1968 Convention (valid for up to 3 years).

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

    • For non-residents:
      • Visitors may drive in Finland with a foreign licence issued in an EU or EEA Member State, for as long as the licence is valid. [3]
      • U.S. drivers licenses are valid if you stay in Finland less than 12 months. Otherwise you are required to change a US driving license to a local license. [4]
    • For residents:
      • Foreign residents must exchange their driving license for a Finnish one within two years of establishing permanent residence in Finland and before their foreign license expires. During this two-year period, they can drive with their valid foreign license issued in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or a country that has ratified the Geneva or Vienna Road Traffic Convention. [3]

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://www.suomi.fi/services/exchanging-a-foreign-driving-licence-for-a-finnish-licence-the-finnish-transport-and-communications-agency-traficom/e43c932e-13e2-472b-b9cf-afed26caf0c2
  4. https://fi.usembassy.gov/driving-in-finland/

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Driving tips for Finland:

  • The minimum age for obtaining a driving license is 18.
  • Finland drives on the right side of the road.
  • There are the following speed limits in the country: 30-40 km/h - in built-up areas, 80 km/h - on toll-free roads, 120 km/h - on highways in summer and 100 km/h - in winter.
  • Drivers are not allowed to use radar detectors.
  • It is forbidden to honk loudly in residential areas, with the exception of emergency situations.
  • Local law requires passengers and the driver to wear seatbelts.
  • Children less than 153 cm tall must be transported in special child seats. In the absence of a restraint, children under 3 years of age must be put in the back seat and fastened with seat belts.
  • Don’t forget to take a warning triangle and a reflective jacket with you.
  • The maximum permitted blood alcohol content behind the wheel is 0.05 ppm.
  • Use a wireless headset to talk on your mobile phone.
  • Cars aren’t allowed to occupy lanes reserved for public transport.
  • The driver must give way to a pedestrian or cyclist, if the latter is already in a pedestrian crossing.
  • Always keep dipped headlights on.
  • Be sure to have a compulsory third party liability insurance policy.
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We provide you with driver license translation (DLT) services from English to 70 languages including Finnish:

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  • Vietnamese

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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