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If no international driving permit which serves as a translation of the original licence can be presented with the original national driving licence, the driver must carry a translation of his national driving licence.
A French, German, Italian or English translation should suffice, but it must be issued by an official service for example, the national authority in charge of issuing national driving licences, a public notary or a professional translator approved on the spot.
The first name and surname of the holder should appear in Roman script in both the international driving permit and the translated version, as this will allow the police to identify the person from an identity document that is recognised by Switzerland.
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Job vacancies Local job vacancies and admission requirements for internship programmes. Embassy of Switzerland in Greece The Swiss embassy represents Switzerland's interests in the country. Regional consular center Athens Provides consular services and visa support for people resident in: Greece and Cyprus. What is an international driving licence? Open accordion The international driving licence is an international version of your Swiss driving licence, allowing you to drive in a foreign country.
Which countries require an international driving licence? People with a foreign driving licence If you live abroad, you need an international licence to drive in Switzerland only if your driving licence does not mention the authorised vehicle categories in Latin characters.
Validity and price Open accordion The international driving licence is valid for three years, but not beyond the expiry date of your Swiss driving licence. For more information Open accordion Contact the road traffic office website available in German, French and Italian of your canton.
Department of Transportation authorizes for the license. If you choose to apply online , the application must be printed and mailed in with the appropriate documentation. You need to include two passport photos and a copy of your driver's license.
You should copy both the back and front of the license. If you are applying in person, the same information must be presented. Cash is not accepted for the international license fee, so be prepared to pay with a money order, check or with a credit or debit card.
After the license has been awarded, it is good for a duration of one year. This makes it easy for you to travel frequently if you desire. It is also a great aid for students who are attending school in the country, and for business travelers. Having an international driver's license Switzerland provides travelers with a peace of mind that isn't found without this document in place. We hope that we have provided you with all of the information needed about the license to help you make the right decision.
If you have additional questions or concerns, we are here to help. Check the table to find out if you need an IDP. There are 3 types of IDP :. If you're hiring a car you may need to share your driving licence information with the hire company. The rules for driving may be different in the country you're going to.
For example, drink-driving rules might be different or you might need to carry extra equipment in your car. When you have your documents, insurance and any extra equipment you need you can drive abroad. Check what you need to do. To help us improve GOV. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Cookies on GOV. UK We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies. Hide this message. Part of Drive abroad: step by step.
Driving abroad. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: a paper driving licence a licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man Check with the embassy of the country you will be driving in.
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