getting drivers license in Malta as citizen of an EU country?

Last activity 20 October 2014 by tearnet

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scareglowActive member20 October 2014 13:23:43

Hello!
We've been living in places where we could rely on public transport and now that we're living in Malta my girlfriend would like to get a drivers license. We are Austrian citizens residing in Malta. We have a resident card and job here on don't plan on leaving soon.
I think I read once that it is not possible to get a drivers license here if you're not Maltese.
Does anyone know if that's true?
I thought it would be possible to take lessons and the test for EU citizens.

tearnetViP20 October 2014 13:41:12

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scareglow wrote:
Hello!
We've been living in places where we could rely on public transport and now that we're living in Malta my girlfriend would like to get a drivers license. We are Austrian citizens residing in Malta. We have a resident card and job here on don't plan on leaving soon.
I think I read once that it is not possible to get a drivers license here if you're not Maltese.
Does anyone know if that's true?
I thought it would be possible to take lessons and the test for EU citizens.

If you are a resident then just book lessons with a driving instructor, He / She will do the rest with regard to booking test etc.

Terry

scareglowActive member20 October 2014 13:52:08

Thank you!
So it's just not possible for tourists, but if you have a ID card it's OK?!
Cool.

tearnetViP20 October 2014 14:07:55

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This link gives you all the information http://www.transport.gov.mt/land-transp … ng-licence

Terry

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