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

    • Czech Republic succeeded to the Geneva, 19 September 1949 Convention on 2 Jun 1993 (d). [1]
    • Czech Republic succeeded to the Vienna, 8 November 1968 Convention on 2 Jun 1993 (d). [2]

  2. Recognition of the International Driving Permit (IDP)

    • Czech Republic 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:
      • Foreigners on short-term visit may rent a car and drive with a valid foreign driver's licence for up to 6 months in the Czech Republic. [6]
    • For residents:
      • EU/EEA licenses are valid indefinitely in Czech Republic. [4]
      • The exchange of an EU driver's license to a Czech one is voluntary and not obligatory. But if you decide to do this you will need to prove 6 months of Czech fiscal residency. [5]
      • Should you have a driving license from a country which does issue an EU standard driving license, you are obliged to exchange it to the Czech one within 90 days of the start of your official stay in the Czech Republic. [5]
      • Japan and South Korea have a bilateral agreement with the Czech Republic. As long as your driver's license is translated officially from Japanese or Korean to the Czech language, you can exchange it with no problems. [5]
      • Countries that meet European driving license standards: Albania, Serbia, Russia, Ukraine, UK (After Brexit, UK citizens with Czech Official Residency are still able to exchange their driver's licence, as it meets EU standards!), Brasil. [5]
      • Countries that do not meet European driving license standards: USA, India, UAE, Australia. [5]
    • 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/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsq_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11&Temp=mtdsq5&clang=_en
  2. https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=IND&mtdsq_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11&Temp=mtdsq3&clang=_en
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Driving_Permit
  4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_driving_licence
  5. https://pexpats.com/czech-driver-license-for-foreigners
  6. https://www.geeq.com/locations/countries/car-rental-czech-republic/driving-licence-requirements?lang=

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Driving tips for the Czech Republic:

  • Driving in the Czech Republic is on the right side of the road. If you want to overtake, use the left side of the road.
  • Seat belt is a must.
  • The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 0 mg per 100 ml of blood which means you are prohibited to drink and drive.
  • Before going on a journey to the Czech Republic, make sure you have put the following items: a first-aid kit, a warning road triangle, a reflective vest, a headlamp beam deflector. Otherwise, you risk being fined.
  • The maximum allowed speed limit is 50 km/h in residential areas, 130 km/h on highways and 90 km/h on other roads.
  • The minimum age to drive in the Czech Republic is 18.
  • If the height of your child is less than 1.50 cm, you must use either a child seat or an appropriate restraint system. If a child sits in the front seat, make sure you have disabled the airbags.
  • You are not allowed to horn in Prague in the evening.
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We provide you with driver license translation (DLT) services from English to 70 languages including Slovak:

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  • Turkmen
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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.

We have a nice price, so traveling in comfort without problems with renting or taking a car will not cost you a fortune.

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