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Driving license in Japan

Last activity 22 June 2012 by Aurélie

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Armand

Hi all,

Can a foreigner take the driving test in Japan?

What are the formalities to get a driver’s licence in Japan?

Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate?

How much does it cost?

Thank you for participating ;).

Armand

lja207

accessj.com/p/living.html

This website has LOADS of information on getting a license in Japan (both from scratch and changing your license).

((Just scroll down to the driving section). :cool:

Aurélie

Thank you for your help lja207! :)

Aurélie

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