Obtaining International Driving license in the Netherlands

How to Get Driving License?

Rules for getting an International driving license at Netherlands which allows for driving overseas

Driving tests in the Netherlands

If you cannot exchange your driving license for a Dutch one you have to take both a theory as well as a practical test in one of the almost 200 test centers all over the Netherlands.

Theory tests are administrated at Dutch in English and Turkish and while it is also possible to hire an interpreter around 100 euros more or less per hour.

Anyhow apply as soon as possible since waiting period for the English version of the test might take a while or a long time.

The theory examination

To achieve the theory certificate you need to take a 45 minute test which consists of 50 yes or no multiple choice and open questions 44 correct answers is a pass and then You will need to contact Central Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen to arrange an appointment that is from Monday to Friday timings are from 06 am morning to 12 noon and submit the following documents accordingly.

One recent passport sized colored photograph 2" X 2" taken with full face.

House contract or residence permit and the candidate must prove that he is more than eighteen years of age by submitting the ID card or passport copy in details and also submit the signed theory card obtained by any driving school or Central Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen.

The practical examination

The practical examination test is for 55 minute only which can take place at any of the 50 centers all over the country then submit all the necessary documents which include valid proof identification and ID card or the passport copy. Submit health form and application form and the certificate obtained after the theory examination.

If successful you will immediately receive both the certificates of competence (Verklaring van rijvaardigheid) and a certificate of fitness (Verklaring van geschiktheid). Then you must show them (Gemeente) and you will receive your new driving license within five days or more and pay the fees accordingly.

Just like all EU driving licenses it is also valid for ten years from the date of issue and then it can be renewed with an additional exam. ( Herhalingstoets).

PLEASE NOTE: You are not allowed to drive unless your application is processed. The international driving license is only a legalized translation of the national driving license. Which cannot be exchanged for a Dutch license. RDW is available to answer all your questions over the phone relating to the exchange of driving licenses in English Dutch.