Did you know you might be able to exchange your licence for a UK one?

UK Driving Licence exchange option.

Its a possibility if you are originally from a whole host of countries. We have taken the following information directly from the DVSA advice which is readily available online but not something many people would be aware of.

You can directly exchange a driving licence issued in any European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) country, Switzerland, or a UK "designated country" for a British driving licence without taking a driving test.EU & EEA Countries

If you hold a full, valid driving licence from an EU or EEA country, you can drive in the UK on your original licence until it expires (or until you reach age 70).

You can also exchange it for a UK licence at any time if you choose.

EU Countries:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

EEA Countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway.

Designated Countries & Territories:

If your licence was issued by a designated country or territory, you can exchange it for a UK licence without taking a theory or practical test.

You must have resided in the UK for at least 185 days to apply.

Australia

Andorra

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Canada

Cayman Islands

Falkland Islands

Faroe Islands

Gibraltar

Hong Kong

Japan

Monaco (Principality of)

New Zealand

Republic of Korea

Republic of North Macedonia

Singapore

South Africa

Switzerland

Taiwan

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

Zimbabwe

Note: Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man) also have licence exchange agreements with the UK.

All that being said though we woukd always recommend anyone coming with an International Driving Licence, please take some professional instruction before hitting the road. What you will learn will very much surprise and educate you and will always take something away that could save your life.