Exchange of a Foreign Driving Licence

Foreign nationals who obtain temporary or permanent residence in Slovenia may, under certain conditions, exchange their valid foreign driving licence for a Slovenian driving licence.

The procedure and requirements are regulated by the Drivers Act (ZVoz-1). The application must be submitted in person at any Administrative Unit (Upravna enota) in Slovenia.
 

Who Can Exchange a Driving Licence?

You can exchange your driving licence if you:

• have temporary or permanent residence registered in Slovenia
• actually live in Slovenia for at least 185 days per calendar year due to personal or professional ties
• hold a hold a valid foreign driving licence

Applications must be submitted in person at any Administrative Unit in Slovenia.
 

What Do You Need?

When submitting your application, you must provide:

• a valid foreign driving licence
• a valid identity document
• proof of residence in Slovenia
• a photograph (35 × 45 mm)
• a valid medical certificate (if required)
• an official translation of the driving licence (in certain cases)
• a certificate of professional competence (for professional drivers)

EU and EEA Countries

Applies to:

• European Union (EU) member states
• Norway
• Iceland
• Liechtenstein
• Switzerland
   

Exchange Procedure

• no driving test is required
• a medical certificate is usually not required
• registered residence in Slovenia is required
   

Important

• some national licence categories may not be transferred
• the original driving licence is returned to the issuing country

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia

Applies to:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Serbia
• Montenegro
• Kosovo
• North Macedonia
   

Exchange Procedure

If Residence Was Registered in Slovenia After 20 December 2025:

• no practical driving test is required
• the licence must be exchanged within one year of registering residence in Slovenia
• a valid driving licence and registered residence are required
   

If Residence Was Registered in Slovenia Before 20 December 2025:

• the licence must be exchanged within one year of registering residence in Slovenia
• a practical driving test before an examination board is required
• a valid medical certificate must be provided
   

Important

• additional requirements may apply after the one-year period
• some licence categories may not be transferred
• the original driving licence is returned to the issuing country

Other Countries

Exchange Procedure

For driving licences issued by countries that are not members of the EU/EEA and are not covered by a special agreement with Slovenia, additional requirements may apply.

The procedure may include:

• a practical driving test
• a theory test
• additional documents or official translations
   

Important

• requirements vary depending on the issuing country
• before starting the procedure, check the requirements with the relevant Administrative Unit

• an International Driving Permit (IDP) cannot be exchanged for a Slovenian driving licence
• you can exchange your driving licence only if you have actually lived or studied in the issuing country for at least six months
• exchange is not possible if you have been prohibited from using a foreign driving licence in Slovenia
• until the exchange is completed, you may drive with a valid foreign driving licence in accordance with applicable regulations
   

Before visiting an Administrative Unit, we recommend checking the latest requirements and whether an appointment is needed.