From € 649,-, Fahrschule WIVUS supports you with the exchange of a foreign driving licence in Vienna 1210 Strebersdorf (Floridsdorf) – including registration, the required confirmation for the authorities and targeted preparation for the practical driving test.

Living in Vienna with a foreign driving licence can raise questions about validity, deadlines and possible test requirements. Depending on your country of origin and the length of your residence in Austria, an exchange to an Austrian driving licence may be required. We guide you step by step through this regulated process.

Do I need to exchange my driving licence in Austria?

EU & EEA driving licences

Driving licences issued within the EU or EEA generally remain valid in Austria. There is no obligation to exchange them, although a voluntary exchange is possible.

Countries with bilateral exchange agreements

For certain countries, an exchange is possible and often carried out without a practical driving test. The exact requirements depend on the issuing country and the decision of the authority.

Driving licences from third countries

If your driving licence was issued outside the EU or EEA and no exchange agreement exists, an exchange becomes mandatory after six months of residence in Austria. In most cases, a practical driving test is required.

How the driving licence exchange works in Vienna

1. Registration with the driving school

   You register with Fahrschule WIVUS and we prepare the application for the practical driving test together.

2. Confirmation for the authorities

   We issue the confirmation required by the authorities stating that any necessary driving test will be completed through our driving school.

3. Review of documents

   Your documents are checked for completeness to avoid delays during the official assessment.

4. Certified translation (if required)

   If requested, a court-certified translation of your foreign driving licence must be provided.

5. Proof of authenticity

   In some cases, the authority may require proof of authenticity or validity from the issuing country or the responsible consulate.

6. Medical examination

   A legally required medical examination must be completed with an authorized doctor.

7. Application at the traffic authority

   The application for the exchange is submitted to the competent authority in Vienna. The final decision on recognition and test requirements is made exclusively by the authority.

8. Official approval

   Once official approval has been granted, you contact us again to plan the next steps.

9. Driving test and licence issuance

   We prepare you specifically for the practical driving test. After passing the test, the Austrian driving licence is issued by the authority.

How Fahrschule WIVUS supports you

• Individual assessment of your exchange situation
• Guidance through all required documents
• Targeted preparation for the practical driving test
• Training in typical Vienna driving test situations
• Calm and patient instructors
• Installment payment possible by arrangement

Applicants from many countries

We regularly support applicants from Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, Serbia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Russia, Ukraine and many other countries.

Start your driving licence exchange

Contact us now and we will guide you safely through the entire exchange process in Vienna 1210 Strebersdorf (Floridsdorf).